Ever wondered why
we install Christmas trees in our homes during the festival?Orhow the tradition
came into existence? Very few of us think in so much detail; and instead continue
to follow what has been followed for hundreds of years. For the sake of your curiosity,
let’s find out how the traditional tree became popular around the world.
How the Christmas tree came into existence?
It has been
found that fir tree was used as a symbol of Christianity. There is a legend that
explainsthe genesis of fir tree as a symbol of the religion. In the 7th century
a priest from Crediton, Devonshire, visited Germany for teaching people Christian
values. He spent a lot of time in Thuringia in the country. While teaching people
about the Christians values he used the triangular shaped fir trees as a symbol
for the Holy Trinity of the God, Son and the Holy Spirit. This is how people started
installing the tree in their homes in upside manner so that it is not mistaken
for a floral decoration.
The Holy trinity
significance was lost overtime. The next substantial record of use of the tree is
noted in the 16thcentury Germany. During this time people used fir trees
in upright manner instead of the upside down way. Since them people started installing
the tree in this way.
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