why do fir trees represtent christmas?

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why do fir trees represtent christmas?

2006-12-13 02:49:30 · 3 answers · asked by ailbhe r 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling

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Fir trees were a symbol of life for the pagans who celebrated the winter solstis in December.

2006-12-13 02:54:03 · answer #1 · answered by October 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

I believe the egyptians would bring large palms to worship Rah the Sun god during the shortest days of the year. The tree was later associated with christmas to coincide pagan holidays with christian ones.

2006-12-13 10:59:23 · answer #2 · answered by Jason B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

pagans, and ornaments were formerly heads hung from said fir tree. christmas has origins in winter festivals which correlate in time of year and custom with pagan rituals

2006-12-13 10:58:03 · answer #3 · answered by Each1Teach1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋