Exposicion de Ingles
Exposicion de Ingles
History and Origin:🎄 and, after reading the Gospel, offered a fir
tree as a "tree of peace". Its evergreen Importance:
leaves represented eternal life and its top
The Christmas tree tradition originated in pointed to heaven. Its presence in homes during the
Germany and Scandinavia in the 16th and Christmas season creates a festive
17th centuries, and later spread to other From then on, fir trees began to be cut atmosphere and unites families around its
down during Christmas and, for some
European countries. decoration and assembly.
strange reason, hung from roofs.
The Christmas tree has origins dating back
Ballistic disputes: Family Union: Decorating the
to ancient pagan Europe. Although its
Christmas tree is an activity that involves
current form was consolidated in the 16th The Baltic cities of Tallinn (Estonia) and
the whole family.
century in Germany, its roots are Riga (Latvia) claim to have erected the
Light and Hope: The bright lights
intertwined with ancestral customs and first Christmas tree in a public square.
on the tree represent the light that came
religious transformations.
In 1441, Tallinn installed a fir tree in its into the world with the birth of Jesus.
Pagan and Celtic customs: marketplace and decorated it with Decoration and Beauty: The
artificial roses. In 1510, Riga did the Christmas tree adds beauty and joy to our
The Celts decorated oak trees with fruit
same. homes.
and candles during the winter solstices.
This symbolized the reanimation of the
For Christians, the Christmas tree
tree and the guarantee of the return of
represents several important aspects:
the sun and vegetation.
The tree has always been a symbol of Eternal Life: The evergreen tree
fertility and regeneration. (like the fir tree) symbolizes eternal life
and hope.
Christianity and adaptation:
Star: It is usually
placed at the top of
the tree and
symbolizes the star
of Bethlehem, which Tinsel and garlands: They
guided the Wise Men are elements of fun and
to Jesus Christ. games for children, but can
also have a symbolic
Emanuel Casachahua
Anna Laupa
Lorenas Altamirano
Emelyn Huamani
Joel Contreras P.
Teacher:
Hugo Tueros Espinoza
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