The Legend Of The Christmas Tree

Actually before the theories of the origin of the Christmas tree different theories have been found, about their customs and myths.

Legend of the Christmas tree:

In this sense, the ancient worship of Celtic gods stands out, in the region of ancient pre-Christian Germany, where the god "Frey", Odin and Thor were mainly worshiped.

Of the first, the coincidence with the Christian festivities stands out, of the second it is known that sacrifices of prisoners of war were made before the "sacred oak”And Thor for whom palms were adorned and arranged representing each month of the year, it is in this theoretical margin that Saint Boniface, when he came to evangelize the inhabitants of the Ancient Germany used this tree to represent the Holy Trinity, based on the triangle produced by the cut oak, managing to turn it into the representation of the Christianity.

Another aspect that presumes the origin of it is that Martin Luther in one of his trips observed the reflection of the stars on the nine of the trees, leaving him the impression of the star of Belem that led to the birth of Jesus, it is thought that upon reaching his destination he cut down a tree and decorated it with apples, nuts and candles, starting with the tradition.

The third theory is that man before his adoration of the tree of life, which is known to be millennial, has become a representation of all religions as an icon of life, and accommodates Christianity due to the natural cycles of trees, such as losing the leaves and retrieve them in the spring, which resembles death and resurrection, as well as the fact that trees are a source of food and wood.

Step to the rest of Europe

This happens when in 1846 when Prince Albert joins Queen Victoria, taking with him the tradition of the Christmas tree, spreading rapidly within England and passing from there to the rest of the countries of Europe and later to America, finally reaching to Asia.

Myths and legends about the Christmas tree

Before the Christmas tree there is the belief that it fosters abundance, taking it from the tree of life. It is also said that whoever adorns the tree on December 8 will have great economic prosperity during the following year.

There is a myth that the tree was called "Divine Idrasil" (Tree of the Universe), which was said to have heaven in its crown and hell in its deep roots.

The lights.- These were replaced by spotlights to which colors were added, apples and walnuts were replaced by crystal spheres and angels, small gifts and streamers.

The Christmas tree, as it is known today, is estimated to have been formed around the year 1605, spreading throughout the rest of the Christian world until today.

In the United States, the Christmas tree has taken many alterations and has taken on a different meaning, in the that represents Christmas above the mystery or birth and its placement is a synonym of happiness and abundance.

Every December 8 it is customary to set up the Christmas tree. We can select a fir, pine, etc. always by Christian tradition. At the time that the winter solstice begins, the Celts made the decoration of an oak. This for them meant the sacred tree. Possibly the Christmas tree and the Virgin Mary are not related at all. Despite this, the Church gathered them together and encouraged their assembly on December 8, the date on which the Immaculate Conception is celebrated. Myths and legends also made contributions about this day, to the point that the saying was added that the people who put together the Christmas tree on December 8, will have a lot of fortune and health the next year.