It
is customary for any Christians CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION always decorate
Christmas trees in various places as a form of excitement to welcome the
birth of the Lord Jesus . But you know all that my friend was no history of Christmas trees looo . Well
then of it on this occasion set of History will try to share knowledge
to my friend all about the history of the Christmas tree existence .As quoted from kumpulansejarah.com , the historical existence of the German Christmas tree begins . It
is said that the ancient German Nation has a habit of installing trees (
complete with branches and leaves ) at their residence to evict ' bad
spirit ' , and as a symbol that quickly spring to arrive . This habit has been held in ancient times even before the scriptures brought by the prophets .
When
the German population spread to various regions including the United
States , they often put up fir evergreen tree belonging to the Christmas
decorations in the house . From existing records , the Germans in Pennsylvania USA displaying a Christmas tree for the first time in the 1830s .By the time Christianity spread in Germany , the church did not like the habit and banned . Around the 12th century , a bakery owner had the idea to put the trees upside down and it is approved by the Catholic Church .After
emerging Protestant , Martin Luther King popularize the natural
position like trees in general and decorated with candles to show his
children how the stars sparkling in the dark sky . And over time, the Christmas tree was decorated with attractive decorations like lights , angel , even chocolate and apples .The first Christmas tree in England came as Georgian king who comes from Germany . At that time the British people are less sympathetic to the German monarchy that is not populist trend among them .In
1846 Queen Victoria and her German Prince , Albert was described by
London News standing with the two children they surround the Christmas
tree . Because
Queen Victoria was very popular in the hearts of the people , the
Christmas tree immediately became a trend among the people of Britain
and even spread to the east coast of America . The first Christmas tree in America supposedly originated in Pennsylvania , popularized by migrants who came from Germany .Traditionally
, Christmas trees in Germany fitted and decorated on December 24, when
Christmas Eve , up to twelve days after the date of January 6 . But
there is also an opinion stating that the habit of installing Christmas
tree in America was first popularized by the German Hessian soldiers .Christmas tree species commonly used in Europe :Silver Fir : Abies alba ( the original species)Nordman Fir : Abies nordmannianaNoble Fir : Abies proceraNorway spruce Picea abies ( the cheapest )Serbian spruce : Picea OmorikaScots Pine Pinus sylvestrisAmerica :Balsam Fir : Abies balsameaFraser Fir : Abies fraseriGrand Fir : Abies grandisNoble Fir : Abies proceraRed Fir : Abies magnificaDouglas Fir : P seudotsuga menziesiiScots Pine Pinus sylvestrisStone Pine Pinus pinea
LEGENDThere are several legends / stories that circulated among Christians themselves regarding the origin of the Christmas tree .
Experience " supernatural " St. BonifaceAccording to a legend , there was an Englishman named St. Boniface clergy who led several churches in Germany and France . One day on his way he met with a group of people who will dedicate a child to the god Thor in an oak tree . To stop their evil deeds , miraculously St . Boniface knock down the oak tree with his punches . After the stunning events at a fallen oak tree grows an evergreen tree . Martin Luther and the yew treeAnother story tells of an incident when Martin Luther, the Reformation of the Church , was a walk in the woods at night . Impressed by the beauty of millions of stars sparkling in the sky that its rays penetrate the spruce branches in the woods , Martin Luther cut down a small fir tree and took it home to his family at home . To create a sparkling star as seen in the woods , Martin Luther put candles on each branch of the pine tree .
CONTROVERSYRegardless of the truth of the stories above , to this day Christmas Tree installation still raises the pros and cons among Christians . For people who are not pleased with the Christmas tree , tells us that in ancient times the Romans used evergreen trees for the celebration of Saturnalia , they decorated it with small ornaments and small masks , since the 25th of December is the birthday of the sun god , Mithras , the sun god origins of Iran which then worshiped in Rome . Similarly, Sunday is the day to worship the sun god of the meaning of the word according Zondag , Sunday or Sonntag . Please also note that other sun gods , such as Osiris , the Egyptian sun god , was born on December 27 . Similarly sun god Horus and Apollo was born on December 28 .Therefore there are certain church schools that forbid the Christmas tree tradition , for they regard this as the sun god worship . Installation of the tree is considered a form of idolatry . The rejection reaction initially was marred even the German government's decision to fine anyone who installed the fir tree as a Christmas tree .That began to change , when a picture of Queen Victoria of England , Prince Albert of Germany , and his children with a background of pine trees , illustrated London News . Because the figure of Victoria is very popular , loading the images in the mass media was made into a fir tree as a Christmas tree common choice .
TRADITIONAfter the U.S. follow the lead of the UK public use spruce in the late 19th century and early 20th century , duniakita.info industry was growing and spread to various countries . Various industries including Christmas tree ornaments like balls that hung , knick - knacks of Santa Claus , tinsel ( sort of tufted cords strapped to a tree ) , and others .Due to the use of a traditional European spruce , which is symbolized by the joyful expression of various decorations were different in each country . Indonesia and the Philippines into a country which badly affected the European tradition until finally the Christians bought an artificial tree but important form of fir .In South Africa where the Christmas tree is not something common . While the people of India , prefer mango trees and banana trees .Until now , Christmas is synonymous with Christmas trees can not be released during a ceremony to welcome the day of the Nativity of Jesus . However, only the one Christmas tree as a symbol , not to just because the Christmas tree alone does not contemplate and appreciate the meaning of Christmas itself. And should not be used as a tool for the christmas tree clashing arrogant because it was thought that the church is using a great Christmas tree will have praise from the congregation.
LEGENDThere are several legends / stories that circulated among Christians themselves regarding the origin of the Christmas tree .
Experience " supernatural " St. BonifaceAccording to a legend , there was an Englishman named St. Boniface clergy who led several churches in Germany and France . One day on his way he met with a group of people who will dedicate a child to the god Thor in an oak tree . To stop their evil deeds , miraculously St . Boniface knock down the oak tree with his punches . After the stunning events at a fallen oak tree grows an evergreen tree . Martin Luther and the yew treeAnother story tells of an incident when Martin Luther, the Reformation of the Church , was a walk in the woods at night . Impressed by the beauty of millions of stars sparkling in the sky that its rays penetrate the spruce branches in the woods , Martin Luther cut down a small fir tree and took it home to his family at home . To create a sparkling star as seen in the woods , Martin Luther put candles on each branch of the pine tree .
CONTROVERSYRegardless of the truth of the stories above , to this day Christmas Tree installation still raises the pros and cons among Christians . For people who are not pleased with the Christmas tree , tells us that in ancient times the Romans used evergreen trees for the celebration of Saturnalia , they decorated it with small ornaments and small masks , since the 25th of December is the birthday of the sun god , Mithras , the sun god origins of Iran which then worshiped in Rome . Similarly, Sunday is the day to worship the sun god of the meaning of the word according Zondag , Sunday or Sonntag . Please also note that other sun gods , such as Osiris , the Egyptian sun god , was born on December 27 . Similarly sun god Horus and Apollo was born on December 28 .Therefore there are certain church schools that forbid the Christmas tree tradition , for they regard this as the sun god worship . Installation of the tree is considered a form of idolatry . The rejection reaction initially was marred even the German government's decision to fine anyone who installed the fir tree as a Christmas tree .That began to change , when a picture of Queen Victoria of England , Prince Albert of Germany , and his children with a background of pine trees , illustrated London News . Because the figure of Victoria is very popular , loading the images in the mass media was made into a fir tree as a Christmas tree common choice .
TRADITIONAfter the U.S. follow the lead of the UK public use spruce in the late 19th century and early 20th century , duniakita.info industry was growing and spread to various countries . Various industries including Christmas tree ornaments like balls that hung , knick - knacks of Santa Claus , tinsel ( sort of tufted cords strapped to a tree ) , and others .Due to the use of a traditional European spruce , which is symbolized by the joyful expression of various decorations were different in each country . Indonesia and the Philippines into a country which badly affected the European tradition until finally the Christians bought an artificial tree but important form of fir .In South Africa where the Christmas tree is not something common . While the people of India , prefer mango trees and banana trees .Until now , Christmas is synonymous with Christmas trees can not be released during a ceremony to welcome the day of the Nativity of Jesus . However, only the one Christmas tree as a symbol , not to just because the Christmas tree alone does not contemplate and appreciate the meaning of Christmas itself. And should not be used as a tool for the christmas tree clashing arrogant because it was thought that the church is using a great Christmas tree will have praise from the congregation.
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