at christmas time why does everyone decorate their houses and who started that idea?

Answer 1

The Romans used evergreens to decorate during the saturnalia celebrations in winter.
Much of the tendency to decorate at that time of year is probably an extension of the ancient German practice of decorating evergreen trees (conifers) in their sacred groves during the winter time. Many of the cultures of Europe had their favorite types of trees that they regarded as sacred and thus revered groves of such trees. The Romans would sometimes destroy such groves to dishearten their opponents when fighting the German tribes. The Roman Empire didn't suddenly just collapse, but, rather, it changed due to the influence of the Germans who began serving in the Roman army and later (as their power within the empire grew) in political positions. Eventually, a German general (serving in the Roman army), Odoacer, declared himself king of Italy. So, German influence upon Rome became considerable. I'm sure "the Church" coopted German religious practices and gave them some Christian significance.

Answer 2

The first mention of the celebration of Christmas occured in AD 336 in an early Roman calendar, which indicates Dec. 25 as the day of observance. This celebration was probably influenced by pagan (unchristian) festivals held at that time. As part of all these celebrations, the people prepared special foods, decorated their homes with greenery, and joined in singing and gift giving. These customs gradually became part of the Christmas celebration.
Decorating of homes. Most Americans have a decorated and trimmed X-mas tree, a real evergreen tree or an artificial one, in their homes. Lights and wreaths of evergreen, mistletoe and signs wishing people a Merry X-mas can be found inside and outside of many homes. Became popular in the 1800's.

Answer 3

A lot of the Xmas revelries we participate in today, come from Victorian England. Queen Victoria, married a German, Prince Albert.It is said he missed the European way of celebrating the festive season and together they introduced into the Royal family the giving of presents on Xmas Day instead of the tokens that traditionally had been given previously on Boxing Day.The tree and its decorating grew in magnificence, as did the "decking the halls" with much more than holly.As England and the British colonies loved her and all things Royal,almost to the point of idolisation.The public quickly followed the concept.The sending of Xmas cards also was a Victorian concept.

Answer 4

the decoration symblizes the holiday season
example

christmas tree: since christmas tree has 3 corners it symbolizes the Holy Trinity a doctrine in catholic church.

the star: symbolizes the bright star that guides the 3 kings to the birthlace of christ

the wreth: symbolizes everlasting love of christ to us

belen: well it is very obvious it is the exact replica of christs birth

Answer 5

the priest, bishops and pope ordered that idea of decorating houses and other buildings during christmas time because the idea of christmas came from the pope claiming that it is the birth of jesus christ while in truth NO NOT TRUE

Answer 6

dont know who started itt, i love the decorations, i LOVE to decorate my home for x-mas i think its because of the season all the haype people, the love, just everyone spreading the joyy of the season !!

Answer 7

no clue probly when the idea "santa claus" was made up