The Christmas Tree Tradition

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The Christmas Tree Tradition

One of the most popular traditions associated with the Christmas season is the Christmas tree, also known as a Yule tree. Generally it is an evergreen tree, usually a type of Fir Tree, that is used and is decorated with bright lights and richly colored ornaments. Many people put up a tree during the days before or around Christmas.

If you want to learn more about the Christmas tree tradition, you've come to the right place. Take a cup coffee or tea and read on...

History of the Christmas Tree 

Christmas timeIn older times and still in many places today, the putting up and taking down of a Christmas tree are done on certain dates.

The practice of setting up evergreen trees, along with the burning of a Yule log, originated during "pagan" times. This practice was associated with the Winter Solstice which is on, or about, the 21st of December.

The Christmas tree decorating practice was later made into a Christian practice after the Church decided to set December 25th as the birth of Jesus in order to supplant the old pagan celebration of the solstice.

Early Christmas Tree Traditions 

girl and christmas treeIn these older traditions, Christmas trees were not brought in and decorated until Christmas Eve and left up for only twelve nights.

It was believed that it would bring ill luck to whoever would put up a tree up before or after these days. However, the commercialism of Christmas has resulted in trees being put up much earlier; as early as the first or second week in October.

Still, there are some traditions that suggest that Christmas trees should be kept up until the 2nd of February, which is the feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, otherwise known as Candlemas. This is when the Christmas season is considered to be at it's end.

Choose your Christmas Tree carefully! 

christmas treeToday Christmas trees no longer have to be the traditional live tree that has been cut down.

While some people still prefer a live tree, they find it to be wasteful and senseless to kill a tree simply to celebrate the holiday. For this reason most people prefer to use an artificial tree which will not dry out nor shed it's needles into the carpet and can be used repeatedly.

One can now buy an artificial Christmas tree that looks like a "real" one and keep it for many years.

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Have a very Merry Christmas! 

marvelous christmas treeWhichever type of Christmas tree you choose to decorate and celebrate the holiday with is up to you.

As always, with whatever type of tree you decide to have in your home, remember safety first! A fire makes for a very unhappy holiday indeed.

Enjoy your beautifully decorated tree and have a Merry Yuletide season!

More Information on the Christmas Tree 

Whenever you would like to learn more about the history of the Christmas tree, here are some links that might interest you.

All about the Christmas tree
Some have traced the Christmas tree back at least as far as the Prophet Jeremiah who wrote the book Jeremiah in the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament). Opposition to the Christmas tree was strong in past centuries. The early Christian Church in the third century strictly prohibited the decoration of their houses with evergreen boughs.
Christmas tree - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Christmas tree is a decorated artificial or living tree, a popular tradition associated with the celebration of Christmas. Normally an evergreen coniferous tree that is brought into a home or used in the open, a Christmas tree is decorated with Christmas lights and colourful ornaments during the days around Christmas.
National Christmas Tree Association
The National Christmas Tree Association represents the growers of trees and greens, and producers who support the holiday season. Myths, urban legends, misperceptions and sometimes outright lies. We know there are some crazy things that people have been told about Christmas Trees over the years.
The Christmas Archives
Chronological history of the Christmas tree from the 7th century to today. hy do we have a decorated Christmas Tree? In the 7th century a monk from Crediton, Devonshire, went to Germany to teach the Word of God. He did many good works there, and spent much time in Thuringia, an area which was to become the cradle of the Christmas Decoration Industry.
Christmas Trees - History of Christmas Trees - History.com
Long before the advent of Christianity, plants and trees that remained green all year had a special meaning for people in the winter. Explore the articles on this page for information about the history of the evergreen and its association with Christmas from the earliest winter solstice celebrations...
History of the Christmas Tree
The history of the Christmas tree comes as a shock to many. This famous symbolism of Christmas is displayed in homes in the United States, Europe, and in many countries around the world.

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