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Post by rubi0000 on Dec 14, 2023 7:18:50 GMT
Press office Career at nazwl contact PRODUCTS Backup Mail Backup Domains Although the custom of dressing it spread only in the th century in Alsace the coniferous tree itself accompanying people during Christmas had already been present. It appeared for example in the mystery plays taking place at that time popular in the Middle Ages. These were performances performed on Christmas Eve which concerned the history of mankind from the time of Adam and Eve. In the mystery of Eden the role of the tree of knowledge of good and evil was played by a coniferous tree. It should be remembered that in pagan Europe trees were associated with numerous sacred functions. They were important in both Celtic Germanic and Slavic traditions. In our area Phone Number List for example the presence of fir trees in the Christmas tradition is visible. In pagan times during the later Christmas period celebrations related to the winter solstice were celebrated. An element of tradition was decorating a coniferous tree branch hung from the ceiling the so called podłaźnik. It was decorated with small apples and baked cookies. The similarity with the modern Christmas tree should not surprise us many Christian customs come directly from pagan times. Christmas trees around the world Decorating a Christmas tree became popular only in Alsace and from there the custom slowly spread around the world.
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