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It's often alleged that the Christmas tree originated from some sort of pagan practice. But the evidence points to a much later date during the Medieval period in Europe.
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Bibliography:
László Lukács, Geschichte und Verbreitung des Christbaumes in Europa (PhD dissertation)
László Lukács, “Christbaum der Irrungen,” Ungarn-Jahrbuch 32 (2014/2016)
László Lukács, “Der Christbaum in den oberrheinischen Städten des 16./17. Jahrhunderts,” Acta Ethnographica Hungarica, 2/2014.
Timothy Larson (ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Christmas, (Oxford University Press, 2020),
David Bertaina, “Trees and Decorations,” in Joe Perry, Christmas in Germany: A Cultural History, (UNC CHapel Hill Press, 2010), 265 - 276.
Peter Gainsford, “Concerning Yule,” December 18, 2018, kiwihellenist.blogspot.com/2018/12/concerning-yule.html
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Ground News Holiday Sale: Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Join Ground News today to get 40% off unlimited access: https://ground.news/religionforbreakfast. Sale ends December 31.
It's often alleged that the Christmas tree originated from some sort of pagan practice. But the evidence points to a much later date during the Medieval period in Europe.
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One-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfast
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Bibliography:
László Lukács, Geschichte und Verbreitung des Christbaumes in Europa (PhD dissertation)
László Lukács, “Christbaum der Irrungen,” Ungarn-Jahrbuch 32 (2014/2016)
László Lukács, “Der Christbaum in den oberrheinischen Städten des 16./17. Jahrhunderts,” Acta Ethnographica Hungarica, 2/2014.
Timothy Larson (ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Christmas, (Oxford University Press, 2020),
David Bertaina, “Trees and Decorations,” in Joe Perry, Christmas in Germany: A Cultural History, (UNC CHapel Hill Press, 2010), 265 - 276.
Peter Gainsford, “Concerning Yule,” December 18, 2018, kiwihellenist.blogspot.com/2018/12/concerning-yule.html
Select images courtesy of Getty
