2007-12-22 16:03:48 · 7 answers · asked by ? 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I once heard of a legend saying that the Christmas tree represents the apple tree in the Garden of Eden, from which Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit. As such, the Christmas tree was traditionally decorated with red globes, reminding of apples.
2007-12-26 21:46:26 · answer #1 · answered by Analyst 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Christmas tree has evolved over the years to be more of a decorative feature at Christmas. Originally, small gifts were attached to its branches. The gifts were to remind us the the gifts given to the Christ Child at His birth. Originally, live candles were allowed to burn, under close supervision, to remind us of the star of Bethlehem. When electric lights became available, they replaced the more dangerous candles . The lights represent the lives of those who follow Christ and the ornaments reflect the lights, giving accelerated meaning to their glow. Most Christians place an angel or a star at the top of the tree to commemorate the star of Bethlehem.
2007-12-23 10:18:15 · answer #2 · answered by loufedalis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
GERMANS provide the ornaments to decorate the christmas tree. A star or an angel is put on top. Decoration in brief is a TRADITIONAL CUSTOM since 1500
2007-12-23 11:33:52 · answer #3 · answered by Muthu S 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It originated from a German tradition from the 16th century
reading this will save me having to copy & paste it for you
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_tree
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2007-12-27 08:22:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because you want to. It isn't Biblical.
2007-12-23 00:13:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
may be we have got this from our elders and may be they must have got this from holy books not much knowledge
2007-12-23 23:13:09 · answer #6 · answered by renu 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To make it pretty.
2007-12-23 00:16:25 · answer #7 · answered by Little Red Hen 2.0 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋