December 6, 2010. The Christmas tree is not just a decorative element, for Christians especially, it has a strong meaning.
Armand Puig i Tarrech
Dean, Faculty of Theology in Catalonia“This tree shows that even in the heart of winter, when everything is dry and the trees have no leaves, it is still green and so a tree which symbolizes life. And this life has a name - Jesus Christ."
The Christmas tree is a symbol of life and hope, that is decorated with ornaments and lights around the world. The decoration shows the importance of the birth of Jesus.
Armand Puig i Tarrech
Dean, Faculty of Theology in Catalonia“Jesus became poor - born in Bethlehem, a place of poverty. But it was a humble place with meaning. It is a poverty which leads to great wealth - spiritual abundance, gifts, vitality and peace”.
The first time a Christmas tree was placed in the Vatican was in 1982, at the request of John Paul II. He wanted both the Nativity and the tree, so that the two main signs of Christmas were very visible in Saint Peter's Square.
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