that putting up a christmas tree and lights is wrong? Even if you think that you're celebrating Jesus so called "birthday"?
If you agree, why? and if you disagree, why?
2006-12-26 07:14:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
ITS IS WRONG!!!!! why? first because it is not true that Christ birth in this time of the year. if you will read the bible it says there Luke 2:7 -8 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. it is clear there that Christ did not born on winter season. second what catholic called christmas is basically based on pagan worship(festivity)
2006-12-26 08:08:56 · answer #1 · answered by johannes p 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I disagree. It's part of the old Celtic celebrations, of tree decorating. The actual symbolism is nothing to do with Xianity or Jebus.
And I do think cutting down a healthy tree is wrong and wasteful. Mine is a fake tree.
2006-12-26 15:18:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is wrong at all to celebrate the Nativity of Jesus with a Christmas tree - it is a right and appropriate symbol used for many years now.
2006-12-26 15:20:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well as far as celebrating Jesus's birthday on the 25th to me is wrong cause we dont know when he was born. Plus every year they put Jesus back in the manger and he isnt born every year. Jesus is in heaven with God. As far as putting up a tree I have no problem with it. I dont care what many try to say about it being pagan. Well it isnt. I dont bow down to my tree and worship it, or gloryify it in anyway. I am sure many who are saved will say the same on that.
2006-12-26 15:21:28 · answer #4 · answered by iwant_u2_wantme2000 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
So much for knowing tradition and the reason behind the actions. The tree is symbolic of Jesus death and celebrating his life. The lights on the tree are symbolic of the angels rejoicing in the heavens that God came to earth and was living among men. The candy cane as well is a symbol of the death and resurrection of Jesus. All of these came about because it was not acceptable to believe and be a real Christian at the time.
Christmas is celebrating "the day", not the actual day, that God came to earth, lived and walked in the shoes of a man. God experienced all of life as we do and yet showed us how to follow His guidance and wisdom about how to live life, relating to Him and to each other. Christmas is the celebration of God coming to earth and walking His talk, living life based on what the bible says, in how we conduct our self and relate to each other and to God.
God has not just "told us" how to live life for the best, He came to earth and showed us that we can live a life that reflects, represents and honors God as well as being respectful and honorable to each other. All it takes is for us to be willing for God to become a part of and a participant of our daily life.
2006-12-26 15:39:07 · answer #5 · answered by David R 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it's wrong. I worked on a X-mas tree farm and was amazed at the amount of chemical fertilizer and herbicides used. Not to mention that they take 5 years to get to a marketable size. Then they are trucked, sit in your living room for 2 weeks and tossed. Talk about being wasteful! Only affluent countries could even think of such a wasteful practice.
And thanks for asking.
2006-12-26 15:20:46 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The reason people put up trees and lights cannot be assumed by you. I put them up becuase they are fun, and it feels nice to have them. Real tress are on sale during this time of year and easily accessable. It is also acceptable to put lights up during this time. I do not do it to celebrate Jesus' Brithday, but I do it out of tradition and culture. To "celebrate" Jesus' birthday, I go to church, pray, read the scriptures and fast. Take that to the bank!
2006-12-26 15:22:28 · answer #7 · answered by Presagio 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think if peoples want to have fun by decorating chirstman tree and lights so ther is nothing wrong in it.I m muslim and we don't celeberate birthdays of prophets in that way.but i feel that christains feel good and enjoy this thing so its not a big deal. human life is very precious and one should collect as much joyful events as one can , as it is short as well !!!
peace !!!
2006-12-26 15:31:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there's anything wrong with it, but it's a Yule tree and I'm Wiccan. Pagans used to bring live trees inside in some areas of Europe to provide shelter to woodland spirits and give them somewhere warm to stay throughout the winter.
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2006-12-26 15:20:48 · answer #9 · answered by thelittlemerriemaid 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it's necessarily wrong. I don't personally like Christmas trees. I am fully aware of their origin. However, if someone wants to decorate their house with one (like my wife does) then I think it's OK. As long it's just a decoration and nothing else to you (like something to worship, or a representation of god) I can't see what harm it does.
Basically as long as the tree does not come between you and your relationship with God it's not harmful spiritually.
2006-12-26 15:28:39 · answer #10 · answered by tmack 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋