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Christmas Tree vs Holiday Tree

Which one is it?


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Which one is it?
 
Which one is it?

To my understanding, the celebration of Christmas is the only one of its kind that uses a tree in that respect, so I'm still calling it a Christmas tree. It's the same thing as the whole "happy holidays" versus "Merry Christmas" thing. What you call it depends how butthurt you are about it.
 
To my understanding, the celebration of Christmas is the only one of its kind that uses a tree in that respect, so I'm still calling it a Christmas tree. It's the same thing as the whole "happy holidays" versus "Merry Christmas" thing. What you call it depends how butthurt you are about it.
I'm cool with the interchangeability of "Happy Holidays" vs "Merry Chsristmas", but I always call it a Christmas tree.
 
I'm cool with the interchangeability of "Happy Holidays" vs "Merry Chsristmas", but I always call it a Christmas tree.

It really depends what you celebrate and who you're willing to offend by calling it what you want. I by no means think that anyone should be offended by it being called a Christmas tree because what religion people practice should be their own business, and no one else has the right to intrude on what someone else is doing with their time.
 
Evergreen conifer isn't on the list.
 
It really depends what you celebrate and who you're willing to offend by calling it what you want. I by no means think that anyone should be offended by it being called a Christmas tree because what religion people practice should be their own business, and no one else has the right to intrude on what someone else is doing with their time.
Plus, Dec 25 has always been designated for Christmas. If the libs want to have a Holiday Tree, they need to pick a different day and lobby to have it on the calendar.
 
I am an atheist and I celebrate Christmas. I call it a Christmas tree and I call the lights we hang up Christmas lights. I do, in general, prefer to say Happy Holidays over saying Merry Christmas just because it is more all encompassing. It isn’t out of some sort of political statement. I am not the least bit offended if someone tells me “Merry Christmas” or replies to my “Happy Holiday” with a friendly “Merry Christmas”. In fact if they specifically say that I will likely say the same back to them. If they say Happy Hanukah, I would say Happy Hanukah back.

What does irk me a small bit is if I say “Happy Holidays” and they reply “Merry Christmas” with an obvious emphasis on the “Christmas”. Why make a friendly salutation more than it is?
 
Plus, Dec 25 has always been designated for Christmas.

That depends on your definiton of "always". Originally it was celebrated on Jan 6th. It wasn't until the 4th century that the Church in Rome changed it to Dec 25th. Of course the Pagans had already been using that date and still do.

But here is a little secret: more than one event can be celebrated on a given day :)
 
That depends on your definiton of "always".
"Always" in the US. The battleground is in the US, as this country is the last bastion of Christianity.
 
I can't believe people actually get worked up about this. It can be whatever type of ****ing tree you want it to be.
 
Where the hell does the idea of decorating a freakin' evergreen with lights and popcorn and stuff in celebration of the supposed birthdate of Jesus (which it really isn't) of even come from?
 
Where the hell does the idea of decorating a freakin' evergreen with lights and popcorn and stuff in celebration of the supposed birthdate of Jesus (which it really isn't) of even come from?


You don't remember the first Christmas tree just outside the manger???
 
Where the hell does the idea of decorating a freakin' evergreen with lights and popcorn and stuff in celebration of the supposed birthdate of Jesus (which it really isn't) of even come from?
Jesus was actually born in April, but that shouldn't diminish the beauty & tradition of December 25. It's the spirit of the holiday that really matters.
 
You don't remember the first Christmas tree just outside the manger???
No I don't, it was like 2000 years ago, my memory has gotten worse with age.
 
The real question is who gives a rats ass? You can call your tree a nazi for all I care. Just don't throw a hissy if I happen to refer to it as anything but.
 
"Always" in the US.
In the US, yes.

The battleground is in the US, as this country is the last bastion of Christianity.

Nah, the last bastion of Christianity will be somewhere in South America or Africa. Their relgious fervor far exceeds the typical person in the US.
 
Which one is it?

Hello everyone! :2wave:

I voted Christmas Tree on this poll.

Christmas Tree - Wikipedia

Part of the description from the page linked above states:

"A Christmas tree is a decorated tree, usually an evergreen conifer such as pine or fir, traditionally associated with the celebration of Christmas. An artificial Christmas tree is an object made to resemble such a tree, usually made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

The tree was traditionally decorated with edibles such as apples, nuts or dates. In the 18th century, it began to be illuminated by candles, which with electrification could also be replaced by Christmas lights. Today, there is a wide variety of traditional ornaments, such as garland, tinsel, and candy canes.An angel or star may be placed at the top of the tree, to represent the host of angels or the Star of Bethlehem from the Nativity.

The custom of the Christmas tree developed in early modern Germany with predecessors that can be traced to the 16th and possibly the 15th century. It acquired popularity beyond Germany during the second half of the 19th century. The Christmas tree has also been known as the "Yule-tree", especially in discussions of its folkloristic origins.
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In the United States, the Christmas Tree has been in use since the late 18th century. As a symbol associated with the celebration of Christmas, I believe the use of the title "Christmas Tree" is more appropriate than the use of "Holiday Tree." But that is just my opinion. If there are those who are more comfortable using the title "Holiday Tree," or another title all together, that is their choice.
 
To me they're not interchangeable. Christmas Tree is the whole presents under on Dec 25th tree. A holiday tree is a tradition in which a tree is maintained either all year or part of the year and decorated for different holidays.

I didn't use to note a difference until I knew someone who had a holiday tree up - and did decorate it for every . . . single . . . holiday.
 
"Always" in the US. The battleground is in the US, as this country is the last bastion of Christianity.

Yeah, the Vatican is totally atheist these days.
 
Which one is it?

If you're a Christian, it's a Christmas tree.

If you're not, or if it's a public display, especially one put up by the government, it's a holiday tree.
 
Yeah, the Vatican is totally atheist these days.

Actually, Catholicism isn't really a Christian religion.

Rather, its roots are in pagan Egyptian sun worship.

At least that's what Jack Chick says.
 
To me a Holiday Tree is a palm tree because when I go on vacation that is all one sees on the rum islands !
 
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