Is it really needed to hve a fake or real christmas trees at home wd a different lights in order to celebrate completely the spirit of christmas?How about the poor people,how can they celebrate completely the spirit of christmas if they can`t afford to decorate?
2007-09-02 20:34:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
of course not! christmas is not about the food, the lights, the presents, the tree, or santa! christmas is about God giving us baby Jesus as a present and the nativity! its about Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem and Christ's birth! as long as you can tell the story of Jesus's birth you have Christmas in your hearts and around you!
if anyone is interested in helping the poor i have a few ideas! last year i baked a bunch of christmas shaped ornament and about four-seven times a week i would go sell ten cookies for ten dollars! many people were very generous and donated but some were rude! after on the 21st i believe i gave all the money to an organization that bought presents, food, hats, gloves, and jackets for poor and needy families around christmas time! I made about $400 dollars and i was so proud of myself! that was when i truly realized i believe that it truly is more fun to give then to receive!
2007-09-03 04:10:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not necessary, but it is a big part of many people's tradition and culture. A tree doesn't need to be large or fancy, some of the prettiest trees are very simply decorated with handmade decorations. I think especially for children, its a nice tradition, and its a great way to do something together as a family, and it creates lots of warm memories.
I've had times in my life when I was poor, and have been blessed with a secure home income the majority of my life. The only time we didn't have a tree up was when my Dad was dying two years ago, and I wasn't home. When we didn't have money, we made decorations out of a tube of giftwrapping paper, and made origami cranes. My brothers family only has homemade ornaments that the kids have made. I have two trees...one in the family room with lots of sentimental ornaments (most which are homemade or given by kids I know) and one in the parlor bay window with fancy german glass and lots of handbeaded crystal ornaments. If I could only have one, it would be the first one.
There is something very peaceful about the subdued lighting, the fresh pine smell, (that lasts in your vacuum for about two months after the tree is down!) and sitting with a child on your lap while the lights are twinkling. I don't know what all the traditions really mean, but I wouldn't want to go through life without Christmas trees. Its more important than the gifts. Plus, a live Christmas tree is good for the environment, since the farms are continually replanting.
2007-09-03 01:45:06 · answer #2 · answered by 2 Happily Married Americans 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not a necessity to have decorations for Christmas,its merely a tradition to some..Homemade ornaments and decorations are a tradition for our family and mean more than anything a store can provide..Money has made Christmas very commercialized and the public spends billions for a Holiday that is meant for the celebration of a religious figure,Jesus,yet traditions will always continue no matter what...The spirit of Christmas is in your heart, and soul,and something everyone should practice year round..=)
2007-09-04 00:51:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fake or real Christmas trees are something one may not have at home during Christmas, but one could still celebrate Christmas meaningfully. Christmas commemorates the coming of the Son of God in humility, i.e., when God became Man in the Person of Jesus Christ. Christmas celebration should therefore lead us to a realization that we need a Savior..that God made the first move to save us. The question we should ask: " Shall we remain unmoved by God's initiative in his invitation for us to be saved thru humble acceptance of God's grace available in the sacraments He left to the Church?"God's generosity is the Spirit of Christmas. It should therefore the generosity of God that would touch our hearts to share generously God's blessings we receive in and out of season, more so in the season of Christmas. Our willingness to share our talents, time and treasures with those in need is much more important than the Christmas trees that we normally put at home for decorations during Christmas. I have nothing against Christmas trees, but what am saying is that the essential of Christmans is found beyond the Christmas trees.
2007-09-02 21:06:25 · answer #4 · answered by bugoy777 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The spirit of Christmas is in your heart, tree or no tree. Christmas trees are more of a tradition that most people choose to follow. They dont "make or break Christmas!"
2007-09-03 04:34:29 · answer #5 · answered by ~>M3 N MY 2 GYRLZ<~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose that the poor could construct a Christmas tree of some type. They could collect some evergreen branches and decorate them with inexpensive decorations.
This question could induce some discussion about poverty, a very urgent issue in Canada at this time.
2007-09-02 20:45:33 · answer #6 · answered by dublin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a real looking fake tree
2016-05-19 23:55:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to decorate to celebrate Christ's birth. Decorations are traditions for many people. Even people who are atheist buy trees and decorate.
2007-09-02 20:42:02 · answer #8 · answered by Sweet Suzy 777! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Decorations aren't needed, just enjoyed. They vary in price, too. I mean, someone can cheaply decorate their home nicely. It's just become a tradition.
2007-09-05 19:06:34 · answer #9 · answered by Lovin' Life 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not but to me its a traddition to listen to music as your decorating the tree it just makes it surreal to me thats Christmas is near!!!
How about you? What do u think?
2007-09-03 04:49:19 · answer #10 · answered by *Josie* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋