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The missionary Boniface felled the oak tree

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:

Christianity adopted and transformed  The Star of Bethlehem: The star


these pagan customs. In the 8th century, or angel at the top of the tree recalls the
in the region of Hesse (Germany), there star that guided the Wise Men to the
was an oak tree consecrated to Thor. birthplace of Jesus.
Every winter solstice, a sacrifice was
offered to him.
 The Birth of Jesus: The tree is well as the union between
also associated with the birth of Jesus
and the celebration of Christmas.

humanity and God.

¿What is on the tree?

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

Colored balls: Represent the diversity of


nations and cultures, and also symbolize the
meaning related to life and
the joy of Christmas. Christm
as
diversity of feelings
and emotions we Gifts: Although not all
experience at Christmas trees have gifts, in some
Christmas.
traditions they
are placed under
the tree,
Lights: Symbolize reminding us of
the light of Christ God's generosity
and the light that and the
illuminates the
lives of believers.
importance of
giving and
receiving at
Tree
Christmas.
Bows: Symbolize the
union and love
between people, as
Estudents:

 Emanuel Casachahua
 Anna Laupa
 Lorenas Altamirano
 Emelyn Huamani
 Joel Contreras P.

Teacher:
Hugo Tueros Espinoza

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