2006-12-02 14:41:40 · 8 answers · asked by Sammi D 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
So Santa know where to put my Gifts. Heck, I not want him just leaving them anywhere, be hard to find. I can jump out of bed in the morning and run to the tree and I know that where all the goodies be.
2006-12-02 14:52:49 · answer #1 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Centuries ago, the early pagans used to cut down trees and decorate them with gold and silver in order to worship them like gods. Today, Christians put up trees and decorate them to commemorate the birth of the Christ Child and to celebrate the Christmas holiday season. ..)(
2006-12-02 14:49:22 · answer #2 · answered by MissKathleen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Norse society males of various species were sacrificed and hung from trees in honor of Odin. That why ornaments in the shape of balls are hung on trees.
2006-12-02 15:03:36 · answer #3 · answered by Ludwig Wittgenstein 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So we have a place to put the presents we buy for loved ones who will celebrate our Christs birth with us.
2006-12-02 14:46:45 · answer #4 · answered by Marcus R. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pagan tradition adopted by Christians.
2006-12-02 14:53:49 · answer #5 · answered by ficklepegasus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well one it is a tradition and they are beautiful to look at and then you put presents under them at Christmas
2006-12-02 14:46:11 · answer #6 · answered by Dew 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hell has nothing to do with it. its a symbol of the everlasting life of Jesus. sad, that they are choppeddown and killed to make the point, though.
2006-12-02 14:46:49 · answer #7 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not?
2006-12-02 14:44:55 · answer #8 · answered by Robin M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋