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Why is it a Christmas tradition that Christians must decorate a Christmas tree?
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∙ 10y ago
It isn't. There is nothing in Christian belief that says one must decorate a Christmas tree. Christians simply enjoy the fun of decorating a Christmas tree as much as other people do.
Some Christians like to use other symbolism to remind them that Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ, but there is nothing that says they must decorate a Christmas tree.
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Who told us to celebrate Christmas is a must?
No one said you have to celebrate Christmas. Christians do it because Christmas celebrate's Jesus's birth.
How do you start a Christmas tradition?
l spend 9 years Christmas every year. l buy some Christmas to give my friend. l must find cheap fashion and delicacy. check out the related link. Hope you can also start a Christmas tradition that belongs to you.
What are the four basic pillars formed by the Catholic Christians from the years 150-300 to support their Catholic tradition?
The Church must be: One Holy Catholic Apostolic
On club penguin can non-members decorate their stamp books?
No you must be a member to decorate your stamp book
To determine who opens the first Christmas gift what kind of glass ornament has to be found first on the Christmas tree?
Mm... yes.I have no idea how to answer this curious question. I suppose you would have to start a Christmas tradition to determine the answer to your question. What my family does is we buy a new book (any category) on the last day of November. Then we gather up twenty five or so books and read a book from our stack every night. Then we read our new book on Christmas night (the book must be unread by anyone in your family). But of course, we must carry out the most traditional tradition by read "The Night Before Christmas" on Christmas Eve. But going back to your question, take a look at your collection of ornaments and decide "Which one is harder (or easier) to find?" "Which ornament is most exotic?" 'Which ornament is light enough to be placed anywhere on the tree?"...I must say, your question does puzzle me... but that is a wonderful idea.Yours truly,Anonymous
What songs are on taylor swifts christmas album?
Last Christmas, Christmases when you were mine, Santa Baby, Silent night, Christmas must be something more, and White christmas. My favorites are Last Christmas, and Christmas must be something more.
Christmas traditions in England?
One Christmas tradition in England is having people put on masks and perform Christmas Plays. This is called mumming and has been done since the Middle Ages. A traditional dinner in England is eating roasted turkey and having Christmas pudding for desert. Christmas crackers with a silly joke and a paper crown that must be worn during dinner. Mince pies after Christmas pudding. I've never come across mumming.
Why don't Ukrainians eat meat on Christmas Eve?
Christmas Eve, Known as Svyat Vechir, is the end of the pre-Christmas Lenten period. During this period, no animal products can be consumed (including meat, diary and eggs). The Svyat Vechir meal must include 12 dishes, all Lenten. Meat and animal product are once again allowed on Christmas day.
How do you use the word oral tradition in a sentence?
When no written record is available, we must rely on the oral tradition.
Was Jacob exiled to Patmos?
Yes, according to tradition, the Apostle John was exiled to the island of Patmos, not Jacob. John was exiled there for his Christian beliefs and later wrote the Book of Revelation while on the island.
What religion's holy writings say that Jews and Christians must be respected as People of the Book?
Islam says that Jews and Christians must be respected as People of the Book.
Why have a Christmas tree?
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 TreesSaint 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.
