Why do foreigners have fireplaces at home, but not in our country?

In many foreign TV dramas and movies, we can see that there is a fireplace in the living room of a house or apartment where foreigners live, but not in China. In fact, this is caused by different geographical locations, regional cultural differences and different functions.

In many countries in Europe, America or abroad, because of its high latitude and longitude and geographical location close to the South Pole or the North Pole, the climate in winter is extremely cold, and most of the temperatures will reach below zero, so people living in such countries need daily heating even at home, and the fireplace is a good choice, which is enough to provide warmth for the people. In the cold winter, the family get together, sit in the living room and chat happily around the fireplace. They can not only feel the warmth brought by the fireplace, but also enjoy the warmth of family and friends, which is quiet and warm. Try to imagine that when it snows in winter, there is snow outside the window, but you can sit by the fireplace and watch the warm yellow fire. It is so wonderful and warm, it is such a happy thing.

Fireplaces are very popular in Europe and America, and they play a great role in district heating. Even when you turn off the central heating system, it can still provide warmth for your family and even your room, so it is loved by people in Europe and America.

For example, in developed countries in Europe and America, the heating cost in winter alone is very expensive. Compared with these costs, the cost advantage of fireplace is very great. It can provide warmth for the whole family without spending too much, meet the needs of the public, and is very efficient. The saved cost can be used for other families' expenses, so this is also the reason why fireplaces are loved in Europe and America.

In fact, besides heating, the fireplace can also be used as decoration and appreciation of the living room. Why not?