i mean it is a pagan symbol right
2006-12-24 15:06:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
To give in with popular culture. if we didn't, everybody would look at us like, "they're so straight they can't lighten up to have just a little bit of fun at Christmas time." You know, you can't win with people sometimes.
So then we are like, "come see the pretty Christmas Tree and the pretty lights and the pretty decorations, and let us tell you about the true meaning of Christmas." I think that it is funny how simple people can be, but what the heck. Whatever works!
2006-12-24 15:09:47 · answer #1 · answered by firebyknight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For decoration. Christmas tree never reminds me of pagan symbol. To me Christmas tree brings wonderful memories of my childhood Christmas and family stuff.
2006-12-24 23:10:17 · answer #2 · answered by SeeTheLight 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christmas time is here. Atime of joy, cheer and merriment. Christmas is a special time for friends and family ties to strengthen and for people to come closer to each other. This special festive season ensures a feeling of anticipation, joy and cheer to the hildren. Like many other festivals there are many traditions associated with this lovely festival. Whether its the santa claus, christmas tree, mistletoe everything has a special significance which is rooted deep in the history. Lets explore the importance of each and every christmas symbol
THE CHRISTMAS TREE
One of the most important tradition that is associated with Christmas is the Christmas Tree. It is an evergreen coniferous tree which is decorated with sweets and lights in the spirit of christmas.
The tradition is most widely observed in the parts of the Northern Hemisphere, where Christmas falls at a time when days are short, and temperatures often below freezing, with snow covering the ground. The Christmas tree began to appear in Germany as early as 700 AD. According to one legend the Christmas Tree symbolizes the Trinity and points upwards towards the God. While the light, gift and decorations on the Christmas tree mean heaven; love and charity respectively.
Even the decorations on the Christmas trees draw their root in traditional values. The crystal balls symbolizes the fruit of redemption, the electric light or the candles are ancient symbols that stand for the triumph of spring over the darkness of winter. The light also symbolizes the light that Jesus Christ cast upon the lives of the people. The Holy, when it flies down to earth, is believed to take the shape of a dove. The dove symbolizes the Holy Spirit, while the bell symbolizes the joys of life.
THE CHRISTMAS STAR
The spirit of christmas, the spirit of christmas celebrations - that is what christmas star is associated with. It is the hope for success, hope for a good fortune. This star symbolizes high ideals for oneself.
Before entering the Promised Land, Moses warned the Israelites to, "take heed, lest you lift your eyes to heaven, and when you see the sun, the moon, and the stars, all the host of heaven, you feel driven to worship them and serve them, which the LORD your God has given to all the peoples under the whole heaven as a heritage." [Deu 4:19]
Islamic tradition claims that when Abraham was born, he was hidden in a cave because Nimrod sought to slay the newborn patriarch, just as Herod sought to kill the infant king, Jesus. After fifteen years, Abraham emerged from his cave and, seeing the evening star, believed it was God. He almost worshiped it, but the star's light grew faint and disappeared from sight. He realized his error and declared he would not worship any transient god. When the moon, and then the sun arose, Abraham mistook them for God and very nearly worshiped these bodies. However, they also faded and fell. Finally, he realized that his LORD was the invisible and never-changing God who had created the heavenly lights. Later, God swore to Abraham, "I will multiply your descendants as the stars of the heaven..." [Gen 22:17, 15:5; Exo 32:13; Heb 11:12; Deu 1:10, 10:22, 28:62; Neh 9:23] Abraham's belief in this promise was credited to him as righteousness. [Gen 15:6] This same promise was passed down to his son, Isaac. [Gen 26:4]
2006-12-27 23:02:10 · answer #3 · answered by dnt4get2luvme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our church does not have a tree. We decorate the altar area with poinsettias and greenery on the bannisters and it is beautiful. We decorate with some type of flowers all year long, so why not Christmas flowers? Lots of people get flowers for their birthday, so does Jesus. You could view the tree as a large floral arrangement meant to celebrate Christ's birthday.
2006-12-24 23:30:47 · answer #4 · answered by classic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christmas trees are pretty to look at
2006-12-24 23:09:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because christmas is a christian holiday, and christmas trees are part of the holiday.
2006-12-24 23:09:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It had pagan affiliations, yes. They're in churches by "popular demand".
2006-12-24 23:09:19 · answer #7 · answered by vinslave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
imagine draging a tree in your home instead of doing what needs to be done outside huh? pretty insane i say!
2006-12-24 23:09:28 · answer #8 · answered by wise 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the one thing in the OT, god says NOT to do, is cut down a tree & decorate it...................they don't even know!!!!!!! it's making fun of the cross red/green tree/blood idiots
2006-12-24 23:10:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to celebrate Christmas.
2006-12-24 23:08:14 · answer #10 · answered by 120 IQ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋