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Christmas trees are a symbol of "the promise of life" to come after months of cold winter

There are many theories as to why there is such a strong tie between the evergreen and the holiday of Christmas - but I choose to agree with the above. "The Promise of Life". In my mind, this lines up with Christianity and it's core beliefs fairly well.

Here is another version: "An evergreen tree symbolizes God's everlasting love. The lights represent stars of the heavens, and a big star on top represent the one the wise men followed to see Baby Jesus."

Decorating a Christmas tree with ornaments dates back as far as 1510, when the first decorated tree was at Riga in Latvia, in 1510. In the early 16th century, Martin Luther is said to have decorated a small Christmas Tree with candles, to show his children how the stars twinkled through the dark night.

More than 85 percent of Americans have at least one Christmas tree in their homes each year, about half of them real and the other half replicas of trees. And electric utility companies take in an estimated $30 million in additional revenue.

Personalized Christmas Ornaments - Ornament Shop Coupons

A personalized or semi-personalized Christmas ornament can be a very special gift for that someone special on your list. And it doesn't have to be expensive:

• For the Dog Lover on your list: Breed Ornaments at Animal Den
• Personalized Christmas Ornaments at Personalization Mall

My Great Auntie opinion on the ornaments: "I put the ornaments on my tree to make it pretty, to glorify it. The ornaments remind me that my life should be one that glorifies Christ."

1 Corinthians 6:20
For ye are bought with a price; therefore glorify Godin your body, and in your spirit, which are Gods.

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