2006-12-22 10:32:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
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2006-12-22 10:33:52 · update #1
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2006-12-22 10:46:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's my understanding that the Christmas tree is representative of life, especially as it is an evergreen. Of course, the fact that it's cut and effectively killed puts a bit of a dent in that concept, but sometimes I suppose it's the thought that counts. At least now, most trees come from tree farms, and not forests, so that's a step in the right direction.
2006-12-22 10:36:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's actually a pagan tradition, but coincidentally, it's appropriate to Christmas too. Here's why:
In the Bible, the cross has been symbolically refered to as a tree because it is made of wood.
"Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: 'Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.' - Galatians 3:13.
So, it could also be used to represent the cross, well, in a pretty decorated kind of way.
2006-12-22 11:16:18 · answer #3 · answered by Lady of the Garden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It satisfied the human need to kill on Christmas. In this case an innocent tree, whose only fate is to have junk festooned upon it for a few weeks, and then be thrown into the landfill!
OK, I'm joking about the need for killing part, but the rest is true. What a terrible fate for a tree. To be cut down in it's infancy, since trees normally live for hundreds of years, but are only a few years old when we cut them down.
And to what productive purpose do we use them? Are we turning them into a book to pass on knowledge, or a house or furniture to be used for years? Nope. They are garbage within 3 or 4 weeks.
2006-12-22 10:46:49 · answer #4 · answered by Uncle Pennybags 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are a delightful tradition in the Dutch/German heritage... Christmas trees are dazzling and fun and pretty to look at... I love the cool computer controlled lights they have these days... when I was little if one bulb broke the whole string went out.... old folks had to use candles to light up their trees, pretty but hazardous. Sadly this practice often had tragic consequences.
2006-12-22 10:42:45 · answer #5 · answered by eggman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure where the tradition came from, to be quite honest. It's just so pretty. Mine is all done in Victorian sort of decorations, soft pink and mauve, ribbons and roses, it's so lovely. At night I turn on the lights and it really adds a warmth to the living room. I love Christmas decorations! I also know that Jesus Christ is what Christmas is about...not these things. That doesn't mean I don't enjoy them, because I do.
2006-12-22 10:38:17 · answer #6 · answered by Esther 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its just another way for my children to piss me off. I'm down to 8 good ornaments, only because i've piled them at the very top of the tree. The star "falls off" mysteriously at least twice a day... and i have to have the lights on constantly...
2006-12-22 10:37:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was from pagan religions that adapted it as a symbol of the "return of the Sun" since pines and evergreens stay green through the winter months.
2006-12-22 10:36:07 · answer #8 · answered by Robert E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a symbol stolen from pagans. Take a good look at all the major holidays.
2006-12-22 10:34:48 · answer #9 · answered by Josh Bastard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not sure but i know that the star on top is sposed to remind us of the star the the three wise men followed to get to the stable
2006-12-22 11:04:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fun to decorate
having presents under it is exciting
all the lights are so pretty
2006-12-22 10:49:06 · answer #11 · answered by StarShine G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋