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 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.

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

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.

Christmas is one of the major religious gala of the followers of Jesus Christ but people clever priests has turned it into mere a tradition and thus Muslim Eid, Hindus’ religious festival and Christian’s Christmas all have lost it religious spirit in broader sense. Hollow hearts are making religious festival all over the world that is why moral sins are prevailing on earth all over the world.

It would be a great idea to spare some time and to have the company of these little souls. These souls just need our attention.

Spending some time with them will surely mitigate their sufferings and sorrows.

This is really touching. I love hearing about how others care. And it’s good to show this special kids that there just as special as anyone else. Yeah they may seem different but at the same time they still have a heart like we do. And it truly touches my heart to see others caring for the special needs.they should receive the same attention and respect as we do. If anything we should show kids like this just a lil more attention. Care for them in everyway we can. Don’t treat them different because their different. They still deserve a chance in life. It’s okay to hug them show them love they need it more than we do…Most important their still humans and we as people should never forget that.

Growing old is part of life. And we learn about life as we grow. We learn the right from the wrong the best from the worst. You have to experience thing in order to learn the truth and the right from the wrong. There so many paths to take in life and as we grow we gonna experience alot. We learn how to love better than we did before we learn how to care better than before.we all going to grow old one day and we have to accept it. We can’t stay young forever. When you grow old things will begin to get less frustrating, because you know how to deal with and manage things better. We’re all gonna make mistakes as we grow. But it only helps us become better people and better at the things we do. So live life to the fullest. Never back down if you can’t get something right don’t worrie, you’ll soon become better and better at what you do..You can’t get everything right.

You are fortunate to live in a society where Seniors are prized and respected. In other parts of the world, alas, that is not the case.

You may say the Macedonian kids did not break any laws. Sometimes people who lie don’t break any laws, but they sure cause a lot of damage! It brings to mind the fable of the boy who kept “crying wolf”. Only in the story when the wolf was a real danger, nobody believed the boy. In our case, you’re saying the kids “cried wolf”, a lot of people believed, but there was never a real wolf.

Whether or not there’s a connection between the Macedonians and the Russians … there’s a great probability or possibility that Russia could be a real wolf!

Americans are anti-Russian? Or will an investigation expose that the Russians are anti-American? The history of our relations shows that we were never “happily married”.

If a government of a country doesn’t take action to protect the citizens of that country, who will? If there is a possibility of wrongdoing, it needs to be checked. Whoever is in charge has to make that call.

Very good discussion. It can be a reflection to others. This might serve as a wake-up call to them and do good than what they used to do. Be humble than losing friends. Fame is useless if you don’t have friends.

Nice discussion. It inspires me a lot.

True self introspection and being humble one to keep his feet on the ground. Many a time fame, status and wealth play the spoilsport and build a false ego and attitude in a individual. This affects the growth of the individual in different ways. People would not want to interact and tolerate the nuisance which that person would be.

Many would like the company of other who are better and be happy with using their services. Rather than people as the above character. One more thing is I have observed if we try to help such people by pointing them the issue so that they may reform they will take it as a offence and get annoyed with us. Hence it is better to keep a safe distance from such people and not be one like them. Thanks for the share.