Talk:Holiday Tree (2010)/@comment-3126093-20101212004815/@comment-24.49.166.69-20101212170908

Actually, the "Christmas" tree's origins are pagan based, dating back to the Roman Empire with the celebration of the feast of Satunalia, and even earlier in other European pagan cultures. The various factions of the Christian church vehemently opposed the pagan tradition and symbolism of decorating evergreen trees all the way up until the mid 19th century. At that time, Victorian pop-culture overthrew the authority of the church as good Christians everywhere lavishly decorated their homes in an array of finery, including evergreen and laurel boughs, and freshly cut trees brought into the home for the first time in history. So, is it a Christmas tree? Is it a Holiday tree? In my opinion, who cares? Celebrate however you want. Celebrate WHOever you want. Call the tree by any name you like. Just keep it to yourselves, please.