When did a Christmas tree become a religious symbol?

http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_22133907/seniors-decry-ban-christmas-tree-their-complex-newhall

These old people in California are going to lose their Christmas tree because some moron thinks that these trees are religious symbols.

Only in the land of "fruits and nuts"- California

When did a Christmas tree become a religious symbol?

The same time President Obama became a muslim?

This post is pretty dull compared to what you are posting but, didn't you learn this in school?
The tree was traditionally decorated with edibles such as apples, nuts or dates. In the 18th century, it began to be illuminated by candles, which with electrification could also be replaced by Christmas lights. Today, there are a wide variety of traditional ornaments, such as garland, tinsel, and candy canes.

An angel or star may be placed at the top of the tree, to represent the host of angels or the Star of Bethlehem from the Nativity.
The custom of the Christmas tree developed in early modern Germany with predecessors that can be traced to the 16th and possibly the 15th century. It acquired popularity beyond Germany during the second half of the 19th century.[1] The Christmas tree has also been known as the "Yule-tree", especially in discussions of its folkloristic origins.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_tree

othershoe1030 wrote:This post is pretty dull compared to what you are posting but, didn't you learn this in school?
The tree was traditionally decorated with edibles such as apples, nuts or dates. In the 18th century, it began to be illuminated by candles, which with electrification could also be replaced by Christmas lights. Today, there are a wide variety of traditional ornaments, such as garland, tinsel, and candy canes.

An angel or star may be placed at the top of the tree, to represent the host of angels or the Star of Bethlehem from the Nativity.
The custom of the Christmas tree developed in early modern Germany with predecessors that can be traced to the 16th and possibly the 15th century. It acquired popularity beyond Germany during the second half of the 19th century.[1] The Christmas tree has also been known as the "Yule-tree", especially in discussions of its folkloristic origins.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_tree

Nice try.

PACEDOG#1 wrote:http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_22133907/seniors-decry-ban-christmas-tree-their-complex-newhall

These old people in California are going to lose their Christmas tree because some moron thinks that these trees are religious symbols.

Only in the land of "fruits and nuts"- California

PD if the trees are adorned with religious symbols such as othershoe pointed out, an angel or a star, then it does become a religious symbol. Granted, it does not have its roots(no pun intended) in religious symbolism, but religious rights folks have turned it into one with all the religious adornments.

If you want to get technical, what about Christmas itself is religious. It certainly cannot be the celebration of the birth of Christ as there is no evidence that he was actually born in December.

Ghost_Rider1 wrote:

PACEDOG#1 wrote:http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_22133907/seniors-decry-ban-christmas-tree-their-complex-newhall

These old people in California are going to lose their Christmas tree because some moron thinks that these trees are religious symbols.

Only in the land of "fruits and nuts"- California

PD if the trees are adorned with religious symbols such as othershoe pointed out, an angel or a star, then it does become a religious symbol. Granted, it does not have its roots(no pun intended) in religious symbolism, but religious rights folks have turned it into one with all the religious adornments.

If you want to get technical, what about Christmas itself is religious. It certainly cannot be the celebration of the birth of Christ as there is no evidence that he was actually born in December.

Angels are not religious necessarily and stars? PUHLEASE. The Soviets had stars on their gear and I guarantee you it was not religious. I think if the people are offended by what takes place during a religious holiday, then let them WORK on Christmas day instead of being off for the birth of Christ.

http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/angels.htm

All of the angels were created by Jesus:


For by him [Jesus] all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. (Col 1:16 )
The Lord Jesus created all of the angels. This even includes Michael the archangel, which some cults wrongly think is Jesus!

I don't know why this even belongs in the "Politics" section..
you do that often..