The Christmas tree is a powerful embodiment of the Christian paradox, transforming what was once pagan into a profound expression of faith and hope. Its evergreen nature proclaims the …

Dec 17, 2021 · Long before Santa Claus, caroling and light-strewn Christmas trees, people in medieval Europe celebrated the Christmas season with 12 full days of feasting and revelry …

The Christmas tree, a symbol of death and salvation, reflects a profound paradox: its pagan origins and transformation through Saint Boniface mirror the cross itself.

One of the most iconic traditions of Christmas is having a tree in your house, decorated with ornaments and with presents underneath. When and where did this tradition begin?

Dec 1, 2018 · Christmas was one of the highlights of the medieval calendar, not only for the rich but also for the peasantry. For the longest holiday of the year, typically the full twelve days of Christmas, people stopped work, homes were decorated and a Yule log burned in the hearth.

By the 19th century, Christmas trees were a firmly established tradition in Germany. As Germans migrated, they took Christmas trees to other countries, notably England. There, in the 1790s, Charlotte, the German-born wife of King George III, had trees decorated for the holiday.

Did you know the Christmas traditions we cherish today—from carols to decorated trees—have their roots in the Middle Ages? This feature explores how the festive season evolved through centuries of Christian and pagan influence.

Dec 17, 2014 · For the roots of the Christmas tree are medieval, and it is the Germans, with their innate sense of the innocence of Christmas, who spread the custom. Let me tell the true story.

Feb 20, 2019 · Christmas Trees and Plants The tree was an important symbol to every Pagan culture. The oak, in particular, was venerated by the Druids. Evergreens, which in ancient …

Dec 6, 2016 · A different kind of medieval recipe for Christmas. Use apples to decorate your Christmas tree and you will be following in a strong, medieval tradition!