Having a convo with the relations about how silly Christmas cards have got and not many depict the true meaning of Christmas ?

anyway,a few had Baubles on and I said I assume that is supposed to represent the Star in The east ?
We also hang the baubles on the Christmas tree But where or what does the Tree represent ??

Andy

 

It's somwhere to stick the pressies innit

 

holly represents crown of thorns he wore at easter, yes ?

what about Mistletoe ????

 

Gives blokes an excuse to snog any bird

I'll stop now, and you may get some sensible answers.

 

christmas for me means................................stuuuuuuuuuuu uuuuuuuuuuuffing ummmmmmmmmmmm..!!! and definitly not chitty chitty bang bang..!!!

Dan

 

Come on guys, trying to be serious.
actually I'm bored stiff and sober as a judge, nothing to play with till after lunch

 

ANDY it shows mate

Paul

 

 

Hi Andy,
Just been playing WRC II Extreme Now that's what crimbo is all about,
See you in the 4th for the power run, Cheers, Grahame.

 

The Christmas tree is a mix n' match of different beliefs.
It has Pagan roots (no pun intended! )and became a symbol of eternal life because it is an evergreen and does not shed leaves in the winter-time.
It was very popular in Germany for centuries and was brought here by Prince Albert, Queen Victorias husband in the 19th Century.
Since then we've added the star at the top plus other symbols such as the manger, three wise men etc etc underneath the tree.
But again the origin lies in Pagan ritual and the Christians 'borrowed' the concept.
I don't know if this came before or after burning the Pagans at the stake!

 

Cheers Andrew,
I will inform the wrinklies...I mean rellies

Ooooh I'm being called, looks like the washing up has finished and it's prezzie opening time
about time !

Merry Christmas
Andy