Tell us about your Christmas tree this year...

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Ours this year as last is a 12" ceramic tree with lights built in.
 
5.5' artificial, pre-lit - but also added LED's

It's just the right size for my situation.

I know lots of folks this year (3 is a lot to me) that are now putting up 12' trees
 
We don't put one up.
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Originally Posted By: AndyinAL
2. Thus saith the Lord, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.

3 For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe.

4 They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.

5 They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good.


I don't follow pagan traditions. I celebrate my faith daily. If you study the Bible and the timeline surrounding the birth of Jesus you see that he was born in September. December 25th is a pagan holiday that was celebrated before the birth of Jesus.


Good for you. Most bible scholars agree the verses you quoted are not referring to Christmas trees, but idolatry. I doubt any of us are worshipping our trees.
 
Originally Posted By: Starman2112

Good for you. Most bible scholars agree the verses you quoted are not referring to Christmas trees, but idolatry. I doubt any of us are worshiping our trees.


The presence of, or lack of, a Christmas tree while growing up had no influence on my decision to accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior. The reason I made that decision was orders of magnitude of importance over the presence of a decorated tree.

I couldn't deny my daughter the fun of Christmas. I DO however, make sure she knows that Jesus is the reason for the season, but we both just have so much fun with the holiday, I couldn't exclude ourselves from it.

I am sad for those that have a deep depression at this time of the year.
I personally enjoy how (overall) people seem to be more cheerful and happy.
 
Originally Posted By: Linctex
Originally Posted By: Starman2112

Good for you. Most bible scholars agree the verses you quoted are not referring to Christmas trees, but idolatry. I doubt any of us are worshiping our trees.


The presence of, or lack of, a Christmas tree while growing up had no influence on my decision to accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior. The reason I made that decision was orders of magnitude of importance over the presence of a decorated tree.

I couldn't deny my daughter the fun of Christmas. I DO however, make sure she knows that Jesus is the reason for the season, but we both just have so much fun with the holiday, I couldn't exclude ourselves from it.

I am sad for those that have a deep depression at this time of the year.
I personally enjoy how (overall) people seem to be more cheerful and happy.





Well said. I couldn’t agree more.
 
6-7 frasier fir from Menard's. $26
Is holding onto its needles like a champ.
Sucking down almost 1/2 gallon of water per day.

I agree with the above comments that Christmas is not about the tree but is a celebration of the birth of our Savior.
 
Xmas trees are (were) a minor bone of contention in our home. My side was needless expense and trouble plus a huge safety issue. Her side: not Xmas without a tree, and they smell nice. (eliminates the compromise of a fake tree). This yr, in order to promote domestic tranquility, I will consent to a tree. I will get it out of the house 1/6 and keep the lights off meantime.

Know this, a tree contains roughly the destructive potential of a qt bottle full of gas with a rag wick. You don't store gas in your house do you?

As far as it being a pagan holiday overlaid on Christianity, that just adds to the atmosphere
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I could care less about whatever religious ties a tree does or doesn't have as I am atheist. I like having a tree and lights and decorations inside and outside.
 
Originally Posted By: AndyinAL
2. Thus saith the Lord, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.

3 For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe.

4 They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.

5 They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good.





I don't follow pagan traditions. I celebrate my faith daily. If you study the Bible and the timeline surrounding the birth of Jesus you see that he was born in September. December 25th is a pagan holiday that was celebrated before the birth of Jesus.


You are the first believer I've ever heard of that feels this way about a Christmas tree. Kind of sad....yet I won't ridicule you as this is your belief. But intent and purpose of those that do means a whole lot more than an obscure historical background. It's in ones heart (for lack of a better word) that counts. If God exists I don't think He would be upset at seeing a family put up a tree. Just the opposite I would guess.
 
Originally Posted By: andrewg

You are the first believer I've ever heard of that feels this way about a Christmas tree. Kind of sad....yet I won't ridicule you as this is your belief. If God exists I don't think He would be upset at seeing a family put up a tree. Just the opposite I would guess.


The passage is from the book of Jeremiah, which is "Old law" or "Old covenant".
Jesus came to bring a "New covenant".....
yes, that is very over-simplified.....
But, it's also why I don't live my life according to "old covenant".
 
Originally Posted By: xxch4osxx
I could care less about whatever religious ties a tree does or doesn't have as I am atheist. I like having a tree and lights and decorations inside and outside.


My brother is an atheist,
I am a devout Christian...
we celebrate Christmas together!

It's a good time of the year to seek common ground.

Remember, the First rule: "Love thy neighbor" - - it applies to family members as well, BTW.
 
My wife bought is and decorated it and it is in the living room. The tree is a real one.
 
8 foot Natural tree, paid 20$. I like having a tree, we like to decorate inside and out. We like being festive and I dont think it always needs to be related to religious beliefs as some have pointed out. Its a fun time to spend some time with friends and family and those you care about. Plus the fresh smelling tree is a bonus. Love the smell
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It does appear that many dont like to do much of that, likely wrong of me but I tend to think those who dont like to do anything should try to find reasons to get festive. It puts you in a more positive mood and the world could use happier people
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We put up a small, 5' -6'real tree and decorate it modestly with ornaments tied to our lives, past and present.

I have accepted that humans are incapable of determining the truth (worship in spirit and truth). Otherwise, there wouldn't be hundreds of different belief systems.
The Wikipedia articles on origins(I know,
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) bear this out.

Rolla07, your last sentence is very refreshing "It puts you in a more positive mood and the world could use happier people". You are a good person.

Once church lets out, one of the moderators will eliminate this thread due to BITOG policy, which we are violating. I hope not to get my first vacation.
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Forgiveness is a virtue.

Car51, have you ever thought about hanging cut open filter parts on your tree?
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