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T O P I C R E V I E WPixieJaneThought some might find this interesting: http://www.history.com/topics/history-of-christmas-trees PixieJaneDescribing the pagan origins reminded of The Christians and the Pagans by Dar Williams, a cute and amusing song, IMO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9H9Fi4Qcus FaithWe don't celebrate Christmas, but I miss the tree. That's like the best part. Instead we burn Balsam Fir Yankee Candles and let me tell you, it isn't the same. As for the pagan origins I think the continuity from ancient times is nice. It's a little strange to me that more Christians don't object to basically carrying on pagan rituals...but at this point in my life, I don't even care. If people want to be inconsistent, that's their choice. shuraThe ancients had access to cosmic beings, of course, albeit their experiences were communicated in a more imaginative, pictorial form than modern man's. Whether it's the Scandinavian bringing evergreen wreaths into his home to honor Baldur or Christians decorating balsam trees, we're acknowledging the same sun god and the same spiritual rhythm of the season.I like evergreens very much but my favorite Christmas tradition is keeping lighted candles or electric lights on the windowsill. It reminds me of the ancient Indians who placed oil lamps in their windows to guide home Lord Rama and his wife, Sita, after their great battle in Sri Lanka with the demon king Ravana. That tradition remains in the Hindu celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights.These memories are truly universal.RandallAnd stockings hung on the fireplace also.hypatia238
As for the pagan origins I think the continuity from ancient times is nice. It's a little strange to me that more Christians don't object to basically carrying on pagan rituals...but at this point in my life, I don't even care. If people want to be inconsistent, that's their choice.
I like evergreens very much but my favorite Christmas tradition is keeping lighted candles or electric lights on the windowsill. It reminds me of the ancient Indians who placed oil lamps in their windows to guide home Lord Rama and his wife, Sita, after their great battle in Sri Lanka with the demon king Ravana. That tradition remains in the Hindu celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights.
These memories are truly universal.
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