[Christmas] Summary of the origins of the Christmas tree
1. Christmas
There are various theories about the date of "Christmas". Among them, December 25th, the most influential New Year's Day, comes from the adoption of the winter solstice day observed in ancient "Rome". At that time, the pagans of "Rome" were keeping the winter solstice (December 24 - January 6 of the following year) as a great festival. So the "Roman" bishop of the ancient Church adopted the pagan holiday of the winter solstice as "the birthday of Christ" in the sense that Christianity conquered the heathen.
It was from the late 4th century that the church began to observe "Christmas" as a doctrine. As for the year in which "Christmas", which originated in the ancient "Roman" church, began to be observed, the 335 and 354 theories are opposed. After that, "Christmas Day" spread to the Eastern Churches and began to be observed in "Constantinorolis" (379), "Cappadocia" (382), etc. .
The birth of "Christ", the starting point of sight, calculated by "Axignus" (500-544) of "Rome" when he compiled the Easter table in 533, is actually four years earlier than the present. There is no record of the year or date of Jesus' birth in the "Bible". Bishop of Antioch's "Theophilus" (175-183), which is the oldest record that December 25 is the date of birth of "Christ", is also considered by scholars to be a forgery. The biblical basis for the event of "Christmas", a term formed by combining "Christ" and "Mass", is "Matthew Chapter 1" and "Luke Chapter 2". The virgin birth of Jesus in the Bible can be seen as revealing the secret of "Christ" becoming a human being, such as an angel's elevation, the appearance of a strange star, and the light that led the wise men to the horse manger in "Bethlehem". Like the relationship between a needle and a thread, the popular "Christmas tree" customs at Christmas include the decoration of branches during the winter solstice in ancient "Egypt", and the decoration of laurel branches with candles in the "Roman" festival procession. It has its origins in the worship of sacred trees in the old days.
2. Christmas tree
There is a legend that the fir was often used as a "Christmas tree". In the 8th century, the missionary "Odin" sent to Germany to stop the barbaric custom of sacrificing people on the sacred oak tree, pointed to the fir tree next to it and said, "Take this tree branch and go home and celebrate the birth of the baby Jesus." It comes from the preaching.
Today, God is speaking to all the faithful descendants of the Reformation living in the modern age, Christians who are centered on the word of orthodox faith. “You shall not spread false rumors, and you shall not become an infallible witness with the wicked, and do not follow the multitude to do evil” (Exodus 23:1-2).
***Origin***
The Reformer Martin Luther was walking in the woods on the night of Christmas Eve. Martin Luther was astonished to see the normally dark forest glowing brightly as if it had been lit by a lamp. The bright moonlight was gently shining on the snow-covered fir trees and illuminating the surroundings brightly, creating a feast of light. Martin Luther saw this and immediately had an important realization. “Humans are like that fir tree. An individual is like a shabby tree in the dark, but when he receives the light of Jesus, he can shine a beautiful light around him.” Martin Luther brought home a fir tree to explain this realization to others, and adorned it with eye-shaped cotton, luminous ribbons and candles. This is said to be the beginning of the Christmas tree.
3. Christmas Tree Decorations and Precautions
An evergreen conifer (fir, pine, conifer, etc.) or artificial tree decorated with various decorations to celebrate Christmas. Decorate the top with a star and beautify it with dolls, bells, flashing light bulbs, and gifts. In translation, it is called 'Christmas tree'. The first record of a Christmas tree was the decoration of the Holy Spirit in Freiburg, Germany in 1419, and records remain throughout Germany in the 1600s. For this reason, there is also the theory of the origin of Martin Luther, the leader of the Reformation (1521). On the other hand, Estonia and Latvia are fighting each other claiming to be Trida in Tallinn in 1441 and the Black Hair Guild in Riga in 1510 (...) Therefore, the German origin theory is clear.
It was a popular custom in Germany, but it was transmitted to England under the influence of the Hanover dynasty, and it is said that it became popular in the 19th century under the influence of Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria of England. After that, as Western culture became popular through the United States, it became a symbol of Christmas, and it seems to be enjoyed without fail in places where Christianity is widespread. However, because it is a religious symbol, it is often controversial. In 2006, a Christmas tree installed at Seattle's Tacoma Airport was demolished after protests by Judaism, "What do you mean by religious symbols in public places?"
A Christmas tree installed in St. Peter's Square. Behind it is St. Peter's Basilica and the Apostolic Palace. Perhaps because it was popular in northern Germany and later among Protestants, the Vatican, the headquarters of Catholicism, has a surprisingly short history of installation. Since 1982, when St. John Paul II, the first pope from the Eastern Bloc, installed a Christmas tree in the center of St. Peter's Square, it has been decorated every year on Christmas Day until now. It is said that if you are chosen, it is considered an honor. Wikipedia-related items
Appeared late in Austria, which is a Catholic culture in southern Germany. The first examples of installations are found during the Napoleonic Wars. It is said that it was Princess Henrietta of the Nassauweilburg family, the wife of Karl Ludwig who brought the tree to the Habsburg court for the first time to bring it into fashion, and it is said that Franz II ordered the installation and spread it.
Christmas is illegal in North Korea, China and Saudi Arabia and is banned. In Russia, the Christmas tree is called ёлка (ёлка), but unlike other countries, it is usually considered a New Year tree rather than a Christmas tree. Since the Orthodox Church follows the Julian calendar, not the Gregorian calendar, Christmas in Russia falls on January 7 of the new year, with one week off from January 1 to January 8.
If you have a cat at home, be careful. You can see the burning cat, mesmerized by the decorations hanging from the tree in the twinkling lights. Whether it's an angel's grave or an angel's grave, I keep touching the tree with my hands or even climbing up the tree, probably out of curiosity. Taking off the decorations and stealing them is a bonus! Then, if the tree falls over and the light bulb breaks, you can injure your cat, so you have to take action.
4. Christmas Tree Decoration Structure
(One). wooden body
As seen in one of the famous carols, O Tannenbaum, in general fir is used. However, it doesn't seem to matter if it is an evergreen coniferous tree, regardless of the tree. Since we don't have trees like this at home, we cut down trees for trees from nearby fields or buy pre-cut fir trees and decorate them, as sometimes seen in Peanuts and The Simpsons. It's exciting when it's installed, but sometimes after the Christmas period, a tree that has turned yellow and dried up because it's not thrown away in time becomes an abomination to the house. Nowadays, many artificial trees are used, such as coniferous trees, which are easily available and can be used for a long time.
Originally, the cypress tree is a species endemic to Korea that lives only in the highlands of Korea in the world, but foreigners first discovered it and said, 'Oh, this looks like it would be perfect for a Christmas tree. However, in reality, it is used as a Christmas tree, but it is not used that much. Meanwhile, in Seattle, a statue of Vladimir Lenin is used instead of a tree. The statue was taken from Czechoslovakia after the collapse of the Eastern Bloc.
(2). decorations
One). Tree Top: The end of the tree is decorated with a star symbolizing the star of Bethlehem, which means the birth of Jesus. Some also wear an angel ornament that prophesied the birth of Jesus. Occasionally, a cross is attached to the top of a tree instead of a star. Although it can often be found abroad, it is a particularly prominent phenomenon in Korea's conservative Protestant circles. This is because Korean Protestants generally emphasize 'Only the Bible' and return to the center of Reformed and Evangelical denominations that reject the Catholic liturgy, so they do not recognize symbols other than the cross. many
2). Candy Cane: Candy Cane. It was just a candy for children to eat, but eventually it became a decoration representing Christmas. It is common to use mint candy. It has the same meaning as an apple.
3). Light Bulb: In the distant past, it was a candle or candle-shaped ornament, but it spread in a fire while using a candle and caused a lot of damage. It was replaced with the invention of the light bulb. In fact, it is the alpha and omega of the decoration of the Christmas tree. No matter how beautifully decorated, a tree without light bulbs is nothing but steamed bread without red beans. Not only the tree, but also light bulbs are decorated everywhere, such as apartment complex fences, building exterior walls, windows and furniture in homes, etc. However, it is said that it is painful because it puts a lot of stress on the tree.[6] Animals... No, cruelty to plants So, recently, there are many cases of decorating a model tree instead of an actual plant.
As LED became more popular, the decoration of light bulbs for Christmas trees also experienced a major change. LEDs can emit brighter light in a smaller size than conventional filament bulbs, and because they do not have cumbersome sockets, they cannot be compared in terms of aesthetics. Product variations can also be made much more diverse. In addition, it consumes less power, so the wire can be much thinner, and a portable version that uses batteries instead of 220V is being made, and since it does not generate too much heat, it can be operated in continuous mode without blinking, etc. In all aspects, filament type tree light bulb surpasses the decoration.
4). Ribbons: Glossy ribbons are worn around the tree, but these days it seems that they are not used often because of the light bulbs. If you overdo it, the tree can look messy, so use it in moderation.
5) Cotton : It is used to express snow falling on trees.
6). Others: Decorations such as gift boxes, socks, and sweets are used, and these days, it is common on the Internet for people to decorate with items that fit their hobbies. Gingerbread or candy canes are often used for sweets, and recently, there are products that have been sprinkled with preservatives so that they can only be seen for ornamental purposes, except for products that are expensive and have poor preservation.
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