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Christmas Tree Origin |
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The origin of some trees known as Christmas trees is traced back to ancient times. Usually coniferous and Fir trees are referred as Christmas trees for the entire ancient reasons they are associated with.
The association of these trees with Christianity began in Germany thousands years ago. Legend has it that in those days, St Boniface converted German people to Christianity. Once he is said to have come across a group of pagans worshipping an oak tree. In anger, St Boniface is said to have cut down the oak tree but to his surprise a young fir tree sprung up from the roots of the oak tree. St Boniface took this as a sign of the Christian faith. In this way, Fir trees became symbolical for Christianity. However, it was not until the 16th century that fir trees were brought indoors at Christmas time.
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The association of these trees with Christianity began in Germany thousands years ago. Legend has it that in those days, St Boniface converted German people to Christianity. Once he is said to have come across a group of pagans worshipping an oak tree. In anger, St Boniface is said to have cut down the oak tree but to his surprise a young fir tree sprung up from the roots of the oak tree. St Boniface took this as a sign of the Christian faith. In this way, Fir trees became symbolical for Christianity. However, it was not until the 16th century that fir trees were brought indoors at Christmas time.
The origin of these trees as symbols of Christianity also evolved from Pagan tradition. The pagans revered these evergreen trees as manifestations of the God because they stayed green and alive when other plants appeared dead and bare in cold winters. Thus, the trees represented everlasting life and hope for the return of spring.
Since the day of its origin, Christmas tree is considered as the sacred symbol of Christmas. It represents a hope for new life after the dread period of winter of December. Its evergreen appearance heralds new and fresh life of spring.
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