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Up Side Down Christmas tree fad????
I hope this isnt a repost, but i heard about these "inverted trees" on the radio the other day so i googled it and this is what I found. They claim to save space and make hanging decorations easier... hmm... and they cant keep them in stock... it just seems stupid to me
http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifesty...as-trees_x.htm and heres where they're selling em' http://www.christmastreeforme.com/up...ree-p-591.html |
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I think it's a subliminal message from all the "god haters" that claim all problems are due to someone believing in a religion. I can't see any other reason why someone would think of something so stupid.
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Stealth, whats the purpose behind that? ??? Christmas trees actually don't have anything to do with any religion... heck christmas is barely a religious holiday anymore with how many people celebrate it.
but yeah, gay idea |
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what do christmass trees have to do with relgion. its just some random crap from the german region of Alsace. christmass is a bastardized capitolist holiday. just like easter. wtf does jesus have to do with rabits laying egg's and hiding them :-\
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Legend has it that he used the triangular shape of the Fir Tree to describe the Holy Trinity of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The converted people began to revere the Fir tree as God's Tree, as they had previously revered the Oak. By the 12th century it was being hung, upside-down, from ceilings at Christmastime in Central Europe, as a symbol of Christianity. |
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Originally Posted by rawr
what do christmass trees have to do with relgion. its just some random crap from the german region of Alsace. christmass is a bastardized capitolist holiday. just like easter. wtf does jesus have to do with rabits laying egg's and hiding them :-\
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The exact origin of the Christmas tree seems under debate, but it is safe to say that this symbol evolved from Pagan tradition.
The Norse pagans and Celtic Druids revered evergreens as manifestations of deity because they did not "die" from year to year but stayed green and alive when other plants appeared dead and bare. The trees represented everlasting life and hope for the return of spring. The druids decorated their trees with symbols of prosperity -- a fruitful harvest, coins for wealth and various charms such as those for love or fertility. Scandinavian Pagans are thought to be the first to bring their decorated trees indoors as this provided a warm and welcoming environment for the native fairy folk and tree elementals to join in the festivities. The Saxons, a Germanic pagan tribe, were the first to place lights on the their trees in the form of candles. Ancient Romans decorated their homes with greens at the Festival of Saturnalia, their New Year and exchanged evergreen branches with friends as a sign of good luck. The first Christian use of the Christmas tree symbol is credited to 16th century when devout Christians also brought decorated trees into their homes. German born Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, is credited with starting the trend in England in 1841 when he brought the first Christmas Tree to Windsor Castle. While Europe had already been celebrating Christmas for some time, the first recorded sighting of a Christmas tree in America came in 1830's Pennsylvania. It seems a local church erected the tree as a fundraising effort. Christmas trees were generally not thought kindly of in early America, as many people saw them as Pagan symbols, which is in fact, their origin. By the 1890's, however, Christmas ornaments were being imported from Germany and Christmas trees were in high fashion. |
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I'm not telling you I invented the christmas tree, I'm telling you why I think people are catching on to it. Ask Boston, they seem to think its a "holiday tree" now. Christmas has the word christ in it, and Massachusetts can't handle it anymore.
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Jesus Born on Christmas
Died on Good Friday (ironic name huh?) Resurected on Easter So the holidays we get? Nothing to do with Christainty. JP |
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Originally Posted by rawr
just like easter. wtf does jesus have to do with rabits laying egg's and hiding them :-\
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Originally Posted by Stealthmode
I'm not telling you I invented the christmas tree, I'm telling you why I think people are catching on to it. Ask Boston, they seem to think its a "holiday tree" now. Christmas has the word christ in it, and Massachusetts can't handle it anymore.
I'd say more, but big fishes seem to be protected by local authorities. O0 |
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The real trees smell great but I hate stepping on the needles ouch!
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Looks liike a Christmas tornado....---- religion, it's a scam ::)
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I heard about that on the radio a few days ago on a morning show and totally forgot about it in my half sleep daze. I wouldnt say religion is a scam. lol. But, I dont really have one...I used ot be Baptist, but I just dont see any kind of evidence saying what science tells us is true. IMO, teh bible is a story writen to entertain the masses back in the day. Maybe Jesus was real, but he certainly wasnt a human. Most likely some highly advanced alien or something....I dont see why people so blindly follow the 'teachings' of the bible. Sure, it shows very good values and such for life, but to make a religion out of it? thats crazy.....maybe one day I'll meet Jesus and he'll change my mind....
anyways, yea....upside down christmas trees.....cool idea if you can afford it and the big ass presents needed to fill the empty floor under it. Not for me. give me the fullest damn tree you can find UPRIGHT. |
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My comments weren't meant to turn it into a religion post. I don't believe in religion, but I don't look down on people for basing their beliefs/standards/ect. on thiers. I hate fags just as much as the next guy. >:D
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Originally Posted by B16CRXT
Maybe Jesus was real, but he certainly wasnt a human. Most likely some highly advanced alien or something....
Originally Posted by Stealthmode
My comments weren't meant to turn it into a religion post. I don't believe in religion, but I don't look down on people for basing their beliefs/standards/ect. on thiers. I hate fags just as much as the next guy. >:D
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Originally Posted by SinisterCRX
Originally Posted by B16CRXT
Maybe Jesus was real, but he certainly wasnt a human. Most likely some highly advanced alien or something....
I dont bash people who have religions either. I have SEVERAL religious friends. I just choose not to follow blindly into a lifestyle. |
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jesus was a yogi. Its the only way to explain his miracles.
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Originally Posted by d0nfry
jesus was a yogi. Its the only way to explain his miracles.
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