Why do you put angels on the Christmas tree?

Answer 1

The Christmas tree represents the tree in the Garden of Eden. It used to be put up on December 24th - Christmas Eve - which was counted as the feast of Adam and Eve. The ball ornaments represent the fruit on the tree (Early trees had real fruit).

Answer 2

In the Christmas story, angels sang on high to announce the birth of Jesus.

The fairy at the top of the Christmas tree was originally a little figure of the baby Jesus. In late seventeenth century Germany this became a shining angel. Windsor Castle's Christmas trees were topped by a large angel.

In Victorian Britain, little girls would take the angel down after Christmas and dress him in dolls' clothes. Eventually the angel turned into a thoroughly female fairy, complete with wand.

The transformation was boosted by the pantomimes that became popular in the Victorian era - and, naturally, included a good fairy in the cast. The Angles hung on the trees, represent the Angels who heralded the Birth of the Messiah. The Star, which forms one of the most important ornaments of the Christmas Tree, indicates the guiding star which led the Shepherds and Kings to the new born Jesus Christ.

Answer 3

The angel on a Christmas tree denotes the spiritual meaning of the celebration. It has been said the tradition is derived through Christmas carol lyrics describing 'Angels on High'... Hence, the tree top is probably the likely place to place the angel.

Answer 4

An angel or star is often placed at the top of a Christmas tree, representing the host of angels or the Star of Bethlehem from the Nativity.