Except for Santa Claus, the Christmas Tree is probably the most popular and recognizable symbol of Christmas. It's also the least Christian! Originally used in pagan religious celebrations in Europe, the Christmas Tree was adopted by Christianity but never entirely at home in it. Today the Christmas Tree can be a completely secular symbol of Christmas celebrations. It's curious that Christians latch on to it as if it where inherently Christian.
Read Article: Oh, Christmas Tree: Christmas Tree as a Secular Symbol of a Secular Christmas
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