2006-12-05 03:35:35 · 16 answers · asked by Miss B 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2006-12-05 03:38:22 · answer #1 · answered by salforddude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love decorating my beautiful tree and helping bring out the spirit of the Holidays. I don't care if it was once the tradition of a Pagan. few people remember or think of anything like that on Christmas. The only ones who care are people trying to take the joy out of Christmas for others. To most it doesn't really matter thank God. xx
2006-12-05 11:45:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's an ancient Germanic thing, they worshipped trees, oaks amongst other things. It got kept as part of the Christmas tradition when Roman and Germanic ideas mixed during the Christianisation of Europe in the Middle Ages.
I'm very fond of my Christmas tree but perhaps we could have the Christmas coatrack?
2006-12-05 11:39:56 · answer #3 · answered by Elle Dee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is pagan. Although originally they would have a branch of an apple or pear tree hanging in the room. This kept the fruit fresher throughout the winter. (Or something like that) and that's why we have baubles to represent fruit.
We sometimes have a branch instead of a tree. I think it looks better, and is also lots safer than a tree if you have any pets or small children.
2006-12-05 11:42:14 · answer #4 · answered by As You Like It 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We could have a burning bush, but the fire might get out of control.
Some say it started with the concept of the Yule log and perhaps druidism.
A more recent history is that Christmas trees, decorated and ornate began in Germany.
2006-12-05 11:40:21 · answer #5 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just put a small gold tinsel tree up that I had last year with tiny glass baubles on it - but it looked so tacky that I put it back in the box again immediately, I don't think I want a tree this year.
2006-12-05 11:40:30 · answer #6 · answered by CHEESUS GROYST 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tree is part of my Solstice celebration because it is evergreen. It represents light coming from darkness, the promise that spring will follow winter, the promise that the dormant fields will prosper again.
2006-12-05 11:43:55 · answer #7 · answered by Epona Willow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know why we have trees. What could we have instead? Maybe a nativity scene in your common room?
2006-12-05 11:40:18 · answer #8 · answered by Dave..... 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I decorate with that nativity, I do not like the christmas tree, or santa claus to be part of my tradition.
2006-12-05 11:37:45 · answer #9 · answered by ♫O Praise Him♫ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We tried a holiday crucifix one year, but it just kind of bummed out the kids and scared the dogs. Tree it is.
2006-12-05 11:38:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I take out Christianity of my Christmas.
2006-12-05 11:38:26 · answer #11 · answered by bloody_gothbob 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋