Sacred Tree or Paradise Tree? The Christmas Tree and Nature

A red bauble on a Christmas tree (a symbol of apples?) The ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews used evergreen wreaths, garlands, and trees to symbolise their respect for nature and their belief in eternal life. The pagan Europeans worshipped trees and had the custom of decorating their houses and barns with evergreens, or erecting a […]
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