Pope Francis Wants to Save the Environment. He Can Start With a Tree.
Environmentalists have called on the pope to halt the chopping down of a tree destined for St. Peter’s Square this Christmas, ...
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Vatican's Christmas tree plan sparks outcry over climate impact
The petition's authors emphasized that the Christmas tree is a pagan tradition and has nothing to do with the birth of Christ ...
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In the Vatican, even the Christmas tree can be a lightning rod
Roughly 40,000 people have signed a petition to stop the Green Giant from being cut down, slamming putting up Christmas trees as an “anachronistic outrage,” and one which has roots in Pagan winter ...
Upside Down Christmas Trees: How To Hang & Decorate Your Own
The concept of upside-down Christmas trees has a fascinating history. It’s believed that the first documented upside-down trees appeared in medieval Europe, symbolizing the Holy Trinity. These trees ...
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The astonishing pagan origin of Christmas
Historian Lucy Worsley traces the roots of Christmas by exploring the Anglo-Saxon tradition, wassailing where people sing to the apple trees to celebrate the winter solstice. Watch the full ...