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Old 12-12-2006, 09:03 AM
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Far as I can remember from the school days, the tradition goes back to pagan celebrations and the present-day tradition goes back to Germany in the 1500's. I've known Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim families who had a tree every year when I was growing up. I think it's safe to say that in the year 2006, a public display of a Christmas tree has more to do with getting the public in a festive, holiday spending mood than any religion.

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I agree as well. Someone before brought up Jehovah's Witnesses. A friend of mine is a Jehovah's Witness and he will be the first to tell you that Christmas has nothing to do with Christianity and is simply a festive commercialized holiday. Nowhere in the bible does it say anything about Christmas, nor do they even know for sure when Christ was born. I'm pretty sure that putting up an evergreen tree, wrapping it in glowing lights, and putting presents under it has nothing to do with religion.
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Seattle should have left the trees as they were and put up a Menorah, but maybe they were waiting till closer to Hanukkah? Correct me if I'm wrong, but while the Menorah is a symbol of Hanukkah, doesn't it really symbolize the Burning Bush? Aren't Menorahs typically displayed in temple all the time, and in some Jewish homes all the time as well? An icon of Jesus or a cross may be an equal to a Menorah if that is the case, but not a Christmas tree.

I like your point, but the religious significance of a Christmas tree is being misunderstood. I've read the Bible a few times...nothing in there about a Christmas tree Some extreme Christians even think it's against God to put a tree up because it equates to idol worship.

Far as I can remember from the school days, the tradition goes back to pagan celebrations and the present-day tradition goes back to Germany in the 1500's. I've known Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim families who had a tree every year when I was growing up. I think it's safe to say that in the year 2006, a public display of a Christmas tree has more to do with getting the public in a festive, holiday spending mood than any religion.
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