Christians, since we know the Christmas tree is of pagan origin, is it left out of your Christmas celebration?

Question

In trying to be ultra-reliogious, I once left the tree out of our celebration. It just did not seem the same. I reasoned with myself during the next year and determined what that tree really meant to me. It was not a pagan worship to me, it was a symbol of peace, joy, goodwill. What are your thoughts on the Christmas Tree?

Answer 1

Study the history and how it was brought into christian "religious" ceremony.

Answer 2

I normally don't put up a tree. Some people put up trees for cultural reasons as well. Certain cultures place a different emphasis on the meaning of the tree, which may or may not be pagan in origin. Just because one is Christian, it doesn't mean you have to denounce your culture (ethnic origins) as well.

I do think the Christmas season is too commercialized, no matter what religion you believe or follow (and for those who follow none). I hope to have my future kid(s) serve dinners to the homeless and/or visit lonely seniors during the holidays. Even if you don't believe in Jesus, there is still nothing wrong with making the world a better place during this time. Many people who can't afford a meal let alone presents and decorations feel left out and alone.

Answer 3

Doesn't it say in the Bible to take what Satan meant for evil and turn it into good? There is nothing wrong with the Christmas Tree. It is what you do with it, what it symbolizes to you that matters.

Just about everything on this earth has it's roots in a non Christian belief.

In our house though we do not include Santa Clause. We do teach the gifts are from Jesus which is realy the truth because everything we have is a Gift of God. Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus.

Our older children that are old enough to understand have learned the origins of the christmas tree and easter eggs.

Answer 4

There are a lot of things that are part of Christian traditions (heritage?) that were, first, pagan by nature. Most were later 'christianized' by Emperor Constantine, if I'm remembering correctly.

I know when we have our annual "Hanging of the Greens' service at our church, the evergreen is used as a symbol of christianity. Don't quote me on this, but I think it was evergreen, ever faithful......something along those lines. To be sure, I'd have to go back and check the actual readings and I don't have my diskette of the readings any more.

Like I said previously, a lot of Christian traditions came from pagan roots that I don't let it worry me......we don't worship the Christmas tree after all. ; )

Incidentally, did you know that some of our hymns started out as barroom ditties? Yep, 'tis true.

Have a great day.

Answer 5

I am not Christian and I am not sure what your basis is for this. The druids used to worship amoung trees and forests, which was Pagan, but I have never heard of the X-mas tree being Pagan. Where is the evidence to support exactly what you are saying? I do not support Christianity anymore and the X-mas tree or anything to do with it because of all the corruption in the church, people in government, and various authorities.

Answer 6

Research the Yule Tree and the importance of Holly as the most sacred tree of all ancient pagan religions.

It is from where the word "holy" comes from and the ancient druids being one continuous family and bloodline from Ireland were considered the most powerful and important spiritual force.

Sadly, this information became increasingly rare and lost midst the christian traditions.

But the holly and the "holy family" still survives.

Answer 7

I always thought it was the "Christ - mas" tree. I haven't heard of it being a part of the pagan religion. I don't know much about Pagan's but the Christmas tree has always been included in all of my Christmases.

I don't really know why the tree is used but it has something to do with giving baby Jesus gifts on his birthday. If I'm wrong, the Christmas tree will always be included in my celebrations.

Take care.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

If you know something is not of christian origin why would you do it? Thats what gets me many know that this is of pagen origin but still celebrate it, well thats a sin. And it should not be looked at lightly because you are sinning against Jehovah God.

Answer 10

You're a little early (or late), aren't you? Usually we start getting smacked for observing Easter this time of year. Come back with this one in about 9 months *wink*.