Christmas tree
A Christmas tree is a tradition associated with the celebration of Christmas. It is usually an evergreen coniferous tree that is cut and brought into the home. In Europe, the tree is traditionally a Norway spruce tree.
The tree is decorated with Christmas lights and colourful ornaments during the days around Christmas. An angel or a star is often placed at the top of the tree. Fir trees outside the home may be decorated in a similar fashion. The custom of the Christmas tree has its origin among the Protestant peoples of Northern Europe. It is not a religious symbol.
In minority communities[change | change source]
Until the 2023[1] there was an annual Christmas tree lighting party in the courtyard of the YMCA in Gaza City (Arabic: جمعية الشبان المسيحية غزة) in the Gaza Strip.[2][3][4]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Danthe, Claude-Alain (18 December 2023). "YMCA building in Gaza City hit". World YMCA. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ↑ Khalil, Adam. "Israel denies Gaza Christians permits to celebrate Christmas with families". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ↑ "Gaza begins Christmas celebrations". The New Arab. 13 December 2021. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ↑ "Gaza's Christians light Christmas tree - Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East". www.al-monitor.com. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
Other websites[change | change source]
Media related to Christmas trees at Wikimedia Commons
- British Royal Family Christmas trees Archived 2008-01-12 at the Wayback Machine
