Comments on: Symbolic Meaning of Christmas Tree – A Brief Summary http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2007/12/05/symbolic-meaning-of-christmas-tree-a-brief-summary/ Uncommon Discussions on Symbolic Topics Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:59:08 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: avenefica http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2007/12/05/symbolic-meaning-of-christmas-tree-a-brief-summary/comment-page-1/#comment-437 avenefica Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:42:19 +0000 http://avenefica.wordpress.com/2007/12/05/symbolic-meaning-of-christmas-tree-a-brief-summary/#comment-437 Thank you for your observation Thank you for your observation

]]> By: Melissa http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2007/12/05/symbolic-meaning-of-christmas-tree-a-brief-summary/comment-page-1/#comment-436 Melissa Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:41:46 +0000 http://avenefica.wordpress.com/2007/12/05/symbolic-meaning-of-christmas-tree-a-brief-summary/#comment-436 Christians don't "absorb" Pagan symbols. If you look back into history the Pagans took symbols that Christians were already using and used them as well... No one stole from anyone else, unless you were Roman :) Christians don’t “absorb” Pagan symbols. If you look back into history the Pagans took symbols that Christians were already using and used them as well… No one stole from anyone else, unless you were Roman :)

]]> By: angunc3 http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2007/12/05/symbolic-meaning-of-christmas-tree-a-brief-summary/comment-page-1/#comment-434 angunc3 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 01:45:59 +0000 http://avenefica.wordpress.com/2007/12/05/symbolic-meaning-of-christmas-tree-a-brief-summary/#comment-434 I have always been intrigued by how Christianity simply "absorbs" symbols and ideas from pagan religions. I have heard about where Christmas trees began, but hadn't heard about the apple and candle decorations. Thanks for the lesson! I have always been intrigued by how Christianity simply “absorbs” symbols and ideas from pagan religions. I have heard about where Christmas trees began, but hadn’t heard about the apple and candle decorations. Thanks for the lesson!

]]> By: avenefica http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2007/12/05/symbolic-meaning-of-christmas-tree-a-brief-summary/comment-page-1/#comment-435 avenefica Thu, 06 Dec 2007 01:13:53 +0000 http://avenefica.wordpress.com/2007/12/05/symbolic-meaning-of-christmas-tree-a-brief-summary/#comment-435 Hi Beverly, thanks for your comment. We can turn to the root of the symbol itself to determine if it is an appropriate fit in our lives. In this case, we are investigating the evergreen, which embodies life-affirming attributes such as: Rebirth Growth Development Strength Endurance Promise Determination If you want to recognize the Christ in all that you do, I feel certain having a Christmas tree is indeed an <strong>honorable</strong> intent. Ultimately, of course, it's between you and Christ how you may outwardly express your acknowledgement of his presence. Hi Beverly, thanks for your comment.

We can turn to the root of the symbol itself to determine if it is an appropriate fit in our lives.

In this case, we are investigating the evergreen, which embodies life-affirming attributes such as:

Rebirth
Growth
Development
Strength
Endurance
Promise
Determination

If you want to recognize the Christ in all that you do, I feel certain having a Christmas tree is indeed an honorable intent. Ultimately, of course, it’s between you and Christ how you may outwardly express your acknowledgement of his presence.

]]> By: beverlyshaffer http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2007/12/05/symbolic-meaning-of-christmas-tree-a-brief-summary/comment-page-1/#comment-433 beverlyshaffer Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:12:38 +0000 http://avenefica.wordpress.com/2007/12/05/symbolic-meaning-of-christmas-tree-a-brief-summary/#comment-433 Hmmm. Interesting. I never knew how the whole thing started. Kinda makes me wonder if it's a good thing to have a Christmas tree. I do want to honor Christ in all I do... Hmmm. Interesting. I never knew how the whole thing started. Kinda makes me wonder if it’s a good thing to have a Christmas tree. I do want to honor Christ in all I do…

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