Are you a tree hugger?
By that I mean, do you have an emotional attachment to Christmas trees, wreaths and such? Religious interest in trees is an ancient pagan tradition, but not a Christian one. The Egyptians, Assyrians, the Babylonians, and the Sumerians all had holy trees that they decorated and venerated. Egyptian Throneroom of palace of Asurnasirpal II Sacred tree venerated in a Babylonian seal Adorning and worshiping a holy tree Sacred babylonian tree Sacred tree in the palace of Nimrod (British Museum) Celtic Sacred Tree of Life Pagans attribute divinity, mystical powers, healing and health to trees. In Wicca, trees are symbols of nature's power, representing the "tree of life" that supposedly connects the earthy, spiritual and divine realms. Various trees hold specific magical properties. None of these things are taught in Scripture. The Christmas tree is an adaptation of those ancient...