the Jeremiah 10:2-4. These passages have been misinterpreted by many Christians indicating that the Christmas tree is an un-Christian pagan activity that should be terminated. Although many Christian scholars agree that Jeremiah is referring to the pagan practice of cutting and turning wood into an idol and decorating it for worshipping as god. No historical records have suggested that either Christmas tree or any decorated tree was used for pagan traditions of the Holy Land.
The Romans used to traditionally decorate a fir tree and placing gifts under the tree similar to the practice of modern Christians. However the practice was neglected in most parts of the Christian world after the fall of the Roman Empire.
The Catholic Church of that time tried to wipe out all pagan traditions. They were successful in part but in fact the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in 550AD and the growth of Islam around the Mediterranean from the early 8th century did more to curb pagan beliefs.
A revival of pagan traditions throughout Europe was seen in the late medieval ages. It led many priests and monks inventing stories that reaffirmed the connection between decorating trees and Christ’s birth. Medieval tales told of all living creatures attending Christ’s birth and bringing any gifts they could.
The trees also gave gifts such as dates from the palm tree and olives from olive tree. However the fir tree got tired of travelling from Europe and had nothing to offer. Seeing the disappointed of the fir tree, the angels descended and sat on its branches and casted their light as miniature stars. The baby Jesus was so much amazed by the lights of the angels that he declared the fir tree to be decorated with lights and