12 Days of XMAS_Day 8_O Come All Ye Faithful

Decorating the Christmas tree is one of the most cherished holiday traditions around the world. Families gather each year, pull out boxes of beloved Christmas ornaments, and make memories together.
The idea of decorating a tree for Christmas began in Germany, where they used to add fruits and nuts to trees once the leaves fell off to symbolize the promise of spring to come. In 1605, a fir tree was brought inside and adorned with paper roses, candles, nuts, and fruits, thus beginning the tradition we still practice today.
Many of our ornaments are steeped in Christology symbolizing the joy, hope, and meaning of the Christmas season.