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Truthseeker · #1 11-25-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay

We were raised without the Christmas tree, and for a while, we only exchanged gifts after Dad decided that he did not approve of decorating. That stand lasted 10 years, and I have never been as enthusiastic about Christmas since. I am not a fan of the tree, but neither am I strictly opposed to it on any particular ground either. I have heard the argument against it, and while compelling, it has done nothing to remove me from an incredibly apathetic stance on the issue. My main reason for dislike trees is that they seem to be a lot of expensive work that I would rather not deal with.

Dad/Pastor still opposes the tree. That alone is enough to keep me from acquiring one.

So there was decorating. but know tree? What kind? Lights?

Jay · #2 11-25-2012, 03:50 PM

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So there was decorating. but know tree? What kind? Lights?

We do have some lights now, as well as little ornamentation. Tinsel is also used. Beyond that, not much. I have a bit, and I will be using it to decorate the church tomorrow for our annual Christmas Party. I can hardly wait to get started. I do not have a lot of time to get it done either.

Truthseeker · #3 11-25-2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay

We do have some lights now, as well as little ornamentation. Tinsel is also used. Beyond that, not much. I have a bit, and I will be using it to decorate the church tomorrow for our annual Christmas Party. I can hardly wait to get started. I do not have a lot of time to get it done either.

I know churches that celebrate and decorate without trees. i know its what a persons comfortable with but lights, wreaths, gifts same origin as the tree.

Sam · #4 11-25-2012, 10:32 PM

Some time after I was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ in late October 1955 I started attending Bethel Tabernacle (UPC) in Racine, WI. During the Christmas season they had a large Christmas tree on the platform.

As a child I attended the Congregational Church in Union Grove, WI. They had a large Christmas tree so I was not surprised to see one at the UPC church in a neighboring town. I just thought all churches did that at Christmas.

houston · #5 11-26-2012, 10:22 AM

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I know churches that celebrate and decorate without trees. i know its what a persons comfortable with but lights, wreaths, gifts same origin as the tree.

The tree is only an idol if I worship it. My favorite Chinese restaurant has a huge statue of Buddha. I don't eat as unto Buddha or embrace his philosophy by eating there.