War and Peace in Culture. (1865â1869) A novel by Leo Tolstoy. It recounts the history of several Russian families during the wars against Napoleon Bonaparte. Many consider it the greatest novel ever written.
The pine is an evergreen tattoo, which means it doesnât shed its leaves in the winter. As such, a bare pine tree without any leaves could only signify one thing, death. A bare pine tree elicits a feeling of sadness, and can therefore be used to commemorate someone who passed away.
In China, the pine is called the sÅngshÃ¹, and it signifies a long life, with solitude and virtue. Itâs also a part of the âThree friends of Winterâ and plays a role in the New Year. The matsu, or pine tree in Japan, represents the same ideals as China, only it also includes power, masculinity and youth.