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    Was a star or an angel on top of the tree the original choice?

    Question #92593. Asked by billythebrit. (Feb 20 08 6:12 AM)


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    		Probably neither. The Christmas tree was (like many other religious symbols) something that early Christians "lifted" (or contrasted) from pagan ritual and mythology regarding use of evergreen branches to celebrate the winter solstace. There were not "decorations" as such, although quickly in Europe people may have placed fruits and/or candles on the tree.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_tree#Roots

    http://www.religioustolerance.org/xmas_tree.htm

    Feb 20 08, 1:50 PM

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