This was chosen by the same people that killed him the Romans. They began to worship the evergreen tree as it was the one tree that remained green during the winter. Some have indicated that this practice is wrong because of the words in Jeremiah 10:1-5. Therefore, it is very superficial Bible interpretation and pure silliness to understand this passage as directly referring to the use of a fir tree for Christmas! When you put up that tree, tack a wreath on the door, and maybe hang mistletoe from the lintel, what are you signifying? Christmas tree: “Tree worship, common among the pagan Europeans, survived after their conversion to Christianity.” One of the ways in which tree worship survived is in the custom of “placing a Yule tree at an entrance or inside the house in the midwinter holidays.” —Encyclopædia Britannica. They began to worship the evergreen tree as it was the one tree that remained green during the winter. Though some scholars have attributed the origin of the Christmas tree to pagan celebrations, it is more likely that the modern Christmas tree has its beginning in Christian practices. 2 It ran from about December 17–23. They adorned the tree with brightly color bulbs and balls to represent their worship of the sun. But in places like the United States, having a Christmas tree was often viewed as a foreign pagan custom until the mid-19th century. "It came to non-Christians and Protestants from the Roman Catholic Church. One of the oddest customs is to to bring a tree in from the cold outside and set it up in the warmth of a living room. "The Christmas tree, now so common among us, was equally common in Pagan Rome and Pagan Egypt. The slightly longer answer is that a lot of modern Pagans find a way to blend the Christmas traditions of their childhood with the Pagan beliefs they've come to embrace as adults. So, as you can see, the Christmas Tree represents the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden and the ornaments on it represent the fruit of that tree. The tree is then decorated with gold tinsel and presents. Pagan Origins – Saturnalia Christmas. For more, visit http://news.discovery.com/videos | Parts of our Christmas celebrations have roots in Pagan Roman festivals. ffj file photo Others believe Christmas has a pagan origin and that the Roman Catholic Church turned a pagan celebration into a Christian holy day (holiday).

The Christmas tree is a idolatry and a pagan worship 100% you claim that its to do with Jesus. Queen Victoria, Prince Albert popularise Christmas trees If, and I repeat, if those who set up a Christmas tree fall down and worship it as a god or goddess, complete … You've raised a good question. The book, Answers to Questions, compiled by Frederick J. Haskins, found in public libraries, says: "The use of Christmas wreaths is believed by authorities to be traceable to the pagan customs of decorating buildings and places of worship at the feast which took place at the same time as Christmas. Similarly, in ancient Rome, the festival Saturnalia was celebrated from December 17 through December 23. The word "Christmas" means "Mass of Christ," or, as it came to be shortened, "Christ-Mass. Many 'Christians' and non religious people at this time of year, all 'join together' to pull out all the stops to celebrate 'Christmas'. We understand your concerns about the use of the Christmas tree. Because of this religious metamorphosis, Christians should not celebrate Christmas. He supposedly replaced sacrifices to the god Odin's sacred oak with a fir tree adorned in tribute to Christ. The Christmas Tree and Christian cross represent diametrically opposed religious beliefs. Modern-day opposition continues: some condemn the Christmas tree because they believe that the custom of cutting down a tree, erecting it in the home and decorating it is a Pagan custom.

It is believed that Boniface, English missionary to Germany in the eighth century, instituted the first Christmas tree.