The Christmas tree is part of a long tradition that evergreen trees represent the continuous nature of life, even in the cold of winter. The Germans were among the earliest Christians to adopt the use of decorated trees.
The History of Christmas Trees
Saint Boniface, who lived around 600-700 AD near the town of Geismar, Germany, cut down an old oak tree which was presumed to be the symbol of the Norse god, Thor, to better establish the Christian church in that area. Boniface found a little fir tree growing in the roots of that old oak, and thought that it must represent Christianity, as it survived while Thor's oak tree died. The tradition of using a Christmas tree to represent one's Christian beliefs became popular, but was not then associated with Christmas.
Jump ahead to the 16th century. Martin Luther, being aware of this old tale about the fir tree, began the Protestant tradition of using the fir tree to symbolize the Nativity, just to mark it as a different symbol than what the Roman Catholics were using. This usage became very popular among Christians, and continues in some areas of the world. In the US, we continue the tradition, but have mostly forgotten the meaning. Traditionally, there is a star placed on the tip-top of the Christmas tree to remind people of the birth star of Jesus.
The sparkly Christmas tree lights continue the tradition of the star.
The presents that we give to each other symbolize the birthday of Jesus, in the same way that we celebrate each other's birthdays with gifts.
O' Christmas Tree.
O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy leaves are so unchanging; O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy leaves are so unchanging; Not only green when summer's here, But also when 'tis cold and drear. O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy leaves are so unchanging! O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Much pleasure thou can'st give me; O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Much pleasure thou can'st give me; How often has the Christmas tree Afforded me the greatest glee! O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Much pleasure thou can'st give me. O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy candles shine so brightly! O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy candles shine so brightly! From base to summit, gay and bright, There's only splendor for the sight. O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy candles shine so brightly! O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! How richly God has decked thee! O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! How richly God has decked thee! Thou bidst us true and faithful be, And trust in God unchangingly. O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! How richly God has decked thee! !"
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Christmas tree because its a holiday name.
A Christmas Tree LOL
the carol o christmas tree is a translation from the german. what is german for the type of tree used as a christmas tree
I believe that the pine tree is the national Christmas tree.
A Christmas Tree Topper.
Oh, Christmas tree
Undecorated christmas tree
The Pohutakawa is called New Zealand's Christmas tree because it is covered in red Flowers which bloom around Christmas time.
The Christmas tree became the Christmas tree because that was the only tree at winter time that grew and didn't lose it's leaves.