im not christian and im interested to know why do they put up a tree during christmas? i mean how did it start, or does it have a particular meaning to it?
2006-12-22 09:42:50 · 12 answers · asked by NuNi 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
The True meaning of the christmas tree:
A Christmas tree or Tannenbaum is one of the most popular traditions associated with the celebration of Christmas. It is normally an evergreen coniferous tree that is brought into a home or used in the open, and is decorated with Christmas lights and colourful ornaments during the days around Christmas. An angel or a star is often placed at the top of the tree.
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1 History
1.1 Germanic tribes
1.2 Rome
1.3 Medieval
1.4 Modern
2 Dates
3 Types of trees used
3.1 Natural trees
3.2 Artificial trees
3.2.1 Feather trees
3.2.2 Modern trees
3.2.3 Designer trees
3.2.4 Outdoor trees
3.2.5 Other gimmicks
3.2.6 Environmental issues
4 Decoration and ornaments
4.1 Tree mats and skirts
4.2 Flocking
5 Controversy
5.1 Naming
5.2 Christianity
6 Industry
7 See also
8 References
9 External links
History:
With likely origins in European pre-Christian pagan cultures, the Christmas tree has gained an extensive history and become a common sight during the winter season in numerous cultures.
[edit]Germanic tribes
Patron trees (for example, the Irminsul, Thor's Oak and the figurative Yggdrasil) held special significance for the ancient Germanic tribes, appearing throughout historic accounts as sacred symbols and objects. Among the earliest Germanic tribes the Yule tradition was celebrated by sacrificing male animals and slaves by suspending them on the branches of trees.[citation needed]
According to Adam of Bremen, in Scandinavia the pagan kings sacrificed nine males of each species at the sacred groves every ninth year.[1] According to one legend, Saint Boniface attempted to introduce the idea of trinity to the pagan tribes using the cone-shaped evergreen trees because of their triangular appearance.[2]
Dionysus in his Triumphant Return; behind the god, Victoria holds an evergreen.
The Christmas tree is often explained as a Christianization of the ancient pagan idea that the evergreen tree represents a celebration of the renewal of life.[citation needed] In actuality, when the Roman Empire was converted enmasse to christianity, many cultures did not give up their pagan ideals and traditions and so they were incorporated into the Christmas tradition. If the old church wanted to remove a tradition or religion, they did. For example the Serapem in the Library at Alexandria was destroyed because it had Pagan Idols.
2006-12-22 09:52:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe, it's a German tradition that was brought to the States during the 1800's. It's a symbol of life since the Christmas tree is an evergreen. It probably brightened things up in the cold and dark of winter.
2006-12-22 09:46:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
in accordance to historic previous the Christmas tree replaced into an emblem of Christianism, yet as quickly as we pass back to an era no longer so distant , it began whilst Queen Victoria went to Germany the place she met her husband Prince Albert, she extra the custom of the Christmas tree interior the Palace in England ,and from there people took a liking to the assumption and had a tree of their properties besides. The Christmas tree is the logo of a residing spirit of Christmas it brings us the freshness of the woodland, the fragrance of the evergreen, the amazing thing approximately creation and we rejoice the tree via putting lights fixtures and decorations on it . in case you're taking the word Christmas it equivalent to Christ mass, so as Christians we rejoice Christ delivery. i admire Christmas and the timber !
2016-10-15 11:17:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! The tree is a symbol -meaning Jesus is the light- and the star on top represents the star of Bethelehem where baby Jesus was born,the angel is the representation of there guidance looking over all,that was what I was told.
2006-12-22 09:54:30 · answer #4 · answered by lil frogger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pagan Germanic tradition
2006-12-22 09:50:33 · answer #5 · answered by mattzcoz 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I do it for fun. Something we've done since I was born. Love the lights. It may have some meaning for other people. It is just arts and crafts for me.
2014-10-31 13:46:16 · answer #6 · answered by S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one knows the real reason.
Actually it evolved out of a pagan tradition.
2006-12-22 09:51:34 · answer #7 · answered by dopeadevil23 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is symbolic of something staying alive even though everything else is dead, cold and dark. It's is the belief that existence goes on even after physical death.
2006-12-22 09:47:38 · answer #8 · answered by chris B 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Check here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_tree
look under "modern". You'll see that it's been around since at least 1597.
2006-12-22 10:05:23 · answer #9 · answered by salsera 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means that lord is are savior you should be a christan look at www.whydoweputachristmastreeupduringchristmas.com or all about christmas tree.com
2006-12-22 10:04:14 · answer #10 · answered by Simply Cute and Fabolous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋