Then we have the ritual of putting up a Christmas Tree. There is no noteworthy reason why this tradition came into being but suffice it to say putting it up does once again give one an opportunity to get the family under that tree.
It is a western culture but we in India have happily accepted that tradition and one sees artificial trees being sold at every nook and corner. In the Western world they cut down conifers but sadly they are of no use once they are cut down. After decorating they are discarded as dead wood.
Some go for readily done up trees which is meaningless as the joy is in putting up the decorations taking the help of all in the family.
There is some information on how this ritual came into being. Here is the link
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_tree
Every kind of object is put up on the tree – colourful glass balls, bells, miniature gift boxes, miniature santa claus toys, icicles, cotton, tinsel, ,miniature artificial candy sticks,colourful bead chains – the list becomes longer as the years go by. The top of the tree will have a star and an angel. The tree will also have lights. Some prefer just one colour but most go for flickering multi coloured lights.
At the bottom of the tree gifts are placed for distribution to family members.They are surprise gifts.No one knows what they are until they are opened. Then there is the excitement of open in the gifts.
Some hang Christmas cards that they receive. These days digital greetings being in vogue one does not receive physical greeting cards. –
It consumes a lot of time to give finishing touches to the tree. The tree is normally dismantled after January 6 and dismantling is the most boring activity All the decorations are neatly packed to be used the next year. There will be more added to that each year.
It is not only in homes most malls and shops will have them displayed including ones that are put up by for example by the Rockefeller Centre in America.
Image Source https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rockefeller_Center_christmas_tree.jpg
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I think there is some truth in your saying. Once the conifer branch is cut and after a day it becomes a dead wood But, it is coming as a tradition. Bringing the entire family under a tree is a great idea It is this idea that has to be viewed with appreciation. A sense of togetherness is involved in decorating the Christmas tree. No doubt the tree will be decorated with many other items also. But, one has to honor and appreciate the interest shown in decorating the tree
Even in the Hindu religion, there is a similar tradition. Here the people worship an AMLA tree during KARTIKA MASAM
They actually have to worship the Amla tree lighting a lamp under it. All relatives are invited and they dine as a group sitting under a tree
During Kartika Poornima, it will be followed very meticulously. They name it VANABHOJAN.
But, in cities, it is possible to perform such activity.
So, most of the people purchase a branch of Amla Tree and place it in the prayer hall. They light a lamp under it. They arrange all food items under it. Sit around it and dine along with all the invited guests. After the ritual the branch has little value and it will be thrown out.
Christmas tree has no religious significance but it is more a tradition.
Christmas is one of the most important religious ceremony on earth because it reminds all of us Jesus Christ's arrival and departure from this fickle world. In modern age every religious ceremony has become the part of old tradition and lost its religious spirit due to our materialistic thoughts.
We must ponder over the importance of Christmas Tree reveals the mysterious death of Jesus Christmas. I think all religious festivals must be made with full pomp and show to make alive the dead spirit of religion all over the world.
Christmas is the day to celebrate the birth of Christ and I am not sure if the tree has anything to do with religion per se.
Christmas Tree is part of Christmas celebration, Since the birth Jesus Christ is wonderful in which the wise men came to worship Jesus Christ as the savior of the world.Jesus was being honor by these people. I think by raising Christmas trees, we are honoring the birth of our Lord Jesus Chris.
He came to die for us, the raising of this Christmas tree is more than tradition
I totally agree with you..I enjoy this time of the year. It seems like no matter how bad your years been Christmas always puts joy in everyone's heart and puts a smile on there face and best of all brings the family together. Don't you just love it!!!
It was really fun to have a Christmas tree at home. Our little princess wanted to have one. However, we can't do it. Since my father died 2 years ago, the family started to stop putting up our big Christmas tree. Perhaps the feeling is not the same anymore, a member was not here anymore. I hope we can have it next year.
I can still remember our Christmas tree with full of presents. The priceless joy in giving gifts and being together are a picture perfect scene with the family. Well, the relatives are long gone. Through the years, we haven't seen them for a long time. I realized that people changed.
Sorry to hear about your father but I am sure he will be happy if you continued the tradition. And as for relatives that drift is felt the world over.
It is time to thank God through our Lord Jesus Christ who had accepted to died for our sin and rose again on the third day, so raising the Christmas tree because we are celebrate the the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ is worthy to be doing.
Any living soul who know the important of Christ's coming to this world will raise Christmas tree for Him
@timothy I understand and believe Jesus was sent here to die for my sins. You mention Christmas tree for Him being born. Wouldn't a Christmas tree be better suited for Easter in your line of reasoning as it would signify the wood of the cross that He dies on for our sins? I do have a Christmas tree put up and do it for the Christmas spirit. But am trying to understand your argument
A thought has just crossed my mind why do people put up Christmas trees and decorate them? I know I am one of those people because it was a family tradition during Christmas to cut a tree and get it into the house then decorate it with all sorts of ornaments. Come to think of it we never really use to think about thedudus or aunts for those who may not understand dudus. I remember my brothers going around theestate looking out for a nice tree that they would cut down and bring to the house regardless of whether they had ants or not. Anyway at least I can say that we never had any issues with the ants they were clean trees. Once the tree was in the housewe would go out of our way to decorate it with lights and cotton wool to bring out the feeling of snow, the little balls and the star on the top of the tree. Back in the days having a Christmas tree was a big deal so if you didn't have that would make you feel like Christmas will not be nice. So it was like a mandatory thing back in the days. Nowadays this things are not so much in people's minds.
Here the Christmas Tree fever is still on but mostly they are artificial as confers do not grow here.