The Tree of Life has been symbolized in many forms across many cultures and religions for centuries and is probably one of the most universal icons for this reason. It is seen in ancient drawings and texts in many religions including Christian, Jewish, Buddhist and the Celts with the commonly referred to Celtic Tree of Life.
Aside from religious meaning the Tree of Life symbol has meaning for many in the way of family bonds and a sense of one with nature, The wearing of a Tree of Life necklace today is more commonly for expressing belief in the strength of family, depicted as the roots being family roots or heritage, the trunk being the strength and support for the branches which are the members of the family.
