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Christmas Tree
One of the most popular traditions associated with the celebration of Christmas,
the Christmas tree is normally an evergreen coniferous tree
that is brought in the house or used in the open and is decorated with lights
and colourful ornaments during the days preceding and immediately following
Christmas.
The Origins of the Christmas tree
The origins of the Christmas tree, like many other Christmas traditions
originated in Germany. In the 7th century a monk from Devonshire traveled to
Germany to preach the word of God. He spent time in Thuringia, an area of
Germany which became the center of the Christmas Decoration industry. Legend
says he used the triangular shape of the fir tree to describe the Trinity of
God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. People began revering the fir tree
instead of the traditional oak.
Tips for Choosing the Right Christmas tree
Every family celebrates Christmas a little bit differently. Sometimes that is
simply because of tradition, but sometimes there are other factors that come
into play. Most people will agree that the Christmas tree is central to
holiday decorations and activity. The tree is decked out most densely with
decorations. It is also the gathering place for all of the Christmas gifts.
For that reason especially, the tree holds huge significance for children.
Christmas tree Care Tips
Every year, there is always that office party, neighborhood get-together, or
family reunion that brings everyone together, whether they like it or not, to
the same place. And in that same place there is the one Christmas tree which
everybody is supposed to admire and compliment. The problem comes when you're
the one who's hosting the party and needs to get a tree up and decorated as
soon as possible, while you're running around with a turkey and a string of
other things to do.
Themed Christmas Trees: Make Yours Unique
Everything has a theme, or idea. Easter's theme is colorful, light shades.
Television shows have theme songs. Brand names and businesses have signature
moves and themes. Christmas's theme is the mix of red and green. Christmas
trees will always be a main attraction in any household. You invite the
family over for the day; have the turkey in the oven, carols playing through
the stereo system, decorations hung throughout the rooms, the smell of
steaming hot chocolate
Handmade Ornaments for the Tree
Decorating your Christmas tree for the holidays can be pleasant and exciting
rather than nerve wrecking and expensive. This is especially true if you
start early investigating the different types of homemade ornaments your
family can make together. Many of these can be made with minimal expense for
the needed supplies to make your tree personalized and unique. Never
underestimate that there are many different ways to decorate your tree, by
using your imagination and garnering a little patience.
The Stranger Child: A
Legend of the First Christmas Tree
There once lived a laborer who earned his daily bread by cutting wood. His wife and two children, a boy and girl, helped him with his work. The boy's name was Valentine, and the girl's, Marie. They were obedient and pious and the joy and comfort of their poor
parents....
The
Fir Tree
The story of a little fir tree, and its greatest moments, as a Christmas
tree. One of Hans
Christian Anderson's more famous fairy tales
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