I stumbled upon the Legend of the Christmas Tree while going through boxes of old Christmas Cards. Today, the Christmas tree is the highlight of our Christmas festivities. Topped with a star, and adorned with lights and ornaments, it is a part of the beauty and meaning of the Christmas season.
How did the Christmas tree come to play such an important part in the observance of Christmas? There is a legend that comes down to us from the early days of Christianity in England.
One of those helping to spread Chriatianity among the Druids was a monk named Wilfred (later Saint Wilfred). One day, surrounded by a group of his converts, he struck down a huge Oak tree, which, in the Druid religion, was an object of worship.
As the Oak tree fell to the ground, it split into four pieces, and from its center there grew a young Fir tree, pointing a green spire toward the sky.
The crowd gazed in amazement. Wilfred let his axe drop, and turned to speak.
“This little tree shall be your Holy Tree tonight. It is the wood of peace, for your houses are built of the Fir. It is the sign of an endless life, for its leaves are evergreen. See how it points toward the heaven. Let this be called the tree of the Christ Child. Gather about it, not in the wilderness, but in your homes. There it will be surrounded with loving gifts and rites of kindness."
And to this day, that is why the Fir Tree is one of our loveliest symbols of Christmas.
WISHING YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Copyright © 2010. By Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady". All rights reserved. *THE LEGEND OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE*
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Never heard that story..very interesting.
I didn't know that either till yesterday when I read it.
Rosalinda - Thank you for sharing a very beautiful blog about the history of the Christmas tree. Merry Christmas.
John - You're welcome. Have a very Merry Christmas!