Why do we hang pompoms on Christmas trees
Let's take a look at the traditional hanging of the colorful ball being born on the Christmas tree.
Along with the winter solstice, pre-Christian Germanic peoples used to hang evergreen wreaths on their doors to ward off evil spirits. This Nordic custom then became associated with Christian custom: the balls we traditionally hang from trees originated in legends associated with the birth of Jesus. It is said that in Bethlehem there lived a young man who was so poor that he could not give anything to his child. However, he decides to visit the baby and, in order to keep him entertained, impromptu plays a juggler playing with colored balls.
Jesus had a lot of fun, and it is to commemorate that scene that trees decorated with balls of laughter and various glitter lanterns begin to be displayed in the church yards or village squares. In Germany, trees are decorated with gingerbread, walnuts, pine cones and gilded apples. Even today, in some countries, apples are used as Christmas decorations: in Poland, for example, Christmas trees are decorated with apples, oranges, nuts, and chocolates wrapped in colored paper; In Italy, in South Tyrol, people choose red apples, bows, painted and caramel apples; In Wales, "Calennig" is still used, an ornament that is displayed in the home or given to friends as a symbol of good luck.
But the actual Christmas ball didn't appear in France until 1858. There was a bad crop of apples that winter. To decorate the tree, craftsmen from the small village of Goetzenbruck, who run a factory specialising in watch glass, came up with the idea of "preserving" Christmas by acquiring the glittery decorations, starting with the techniques used to make them. Brilliant idea: Goetzenbruck started making Christmas glass balls and then exported them around the world with huge success. Production continued until the 1960s, when the first ornaments appeared in plastic.
What's the point of beautiful ornaments hanging on trees? What good sign is mistletoe hanging in front of the door?
baubles are the most traditional and popular decorations on Christmas trees.
It originated in 1610 in Lauscha, Germany. It is said that every day before leaving work, glass blowers would play a little game to see who could blow the biggest glass ball. The workers' wives then rinse the glass balls in silver nitrate to make them look brighter before taking them to market. With the continuous development of technology, glass workers became more creative, and glass balls became more popular and later exported to Britain. In the beginning, it was just a way for the rich to show off their wealth. Around the late 1890s, glass globes became popular for Christmas trees.
In addition to colored balls, people also hang lights and ribbons on the Christmas tree. Other common choices include colorful paper wrapped chocolates, gingerbread cookies, cherubs, stars, or traditional wooden baubles. Finally, place an angel or star at the top of the tree.
poinsettia
In addition, during the Christmas season, every family must bonsai, is the Poinsettia (also called poinsettia, Poinsettia). Poinsettias have white leaves all year round, but around Christmas, they turn red. The colors are bright, like flowering. Mexican legend tells of a little girl who, unable to afford a present for Christmas Eve church mass, picked a handful of flowers from the side of the road. The little girl remembered that Jesus would accept a gift given with love. Her heart brightened at the thought. Kneeling in front of the nativity scene, the small flower in the girl's hand suddenly turned bright red. All the people present thought they had witnessed a Christmas miracle.
Mistletoe
Want to get close to Xinyi's opposite sex? Hang mistletoe on the door frame. Mistletoe is a parasitic shrub with green stems and waxy white berries. Commonly used in the UK as a Christmas ornament, people can kiss under the mistletoe. According to Pagan beliefs, mistletoe has magical powers to create new life and give birth. Kissing under the mistletoe may have been part of early pagan marriage rituals. The evergreen color of mistletoe and its association with kissing have been interpreted to represent the Christian concept of love and eternal life.
Holly
Holly, red and green, is the traditional color of Christmas. Can be used to make wreaths, decorate candle holders, dining tables, gift boxes, etc. Holly was originally given as a gift during the Roman festival of Saturnalia. Many people believe that Saturnalia is the predecessor of Christmas. Legend has it that the cross Jesus carried was made of Holly. Christians believe that the berries on the crown of Jesus' headband, made of Holly branches, started out white, but were stained red by Jesus' blood. The evergreen Holly represents eternal life, and its fruit represents the blood of Jesus.
Christmas Wreaths (Wreaths)
Many people have a Christmas wreath on their front door. Most of them are woven with fresh evergreen trees, such as Holly, mistletoe, pine branches, etc., and then decorated with pine cones, cinnamon, bows and even seasonal fruits. Those who are particularly keen on fashion even use Christmas balls to make rings. The Romans used to wear garlands on their heads. But somewhere along the line, the garland became a wall ornament. One reason may be that people hung wreaths of champions won in competitions for display, a bit like people display trophies today.
The Advent wreath originated in Germany. It is usually decorated with four candles and lit every Sunday in December, representing that people are waiting for the birth of Jesus. For Christians, the evergreen color of the wreath and the round shape represent the eternal hope of mankind, immortal life.
These decorations are in place, and if you have energy, you can hang up Christmas cards, like the national flag; Religious friends, can also put a set of nativity scene, using the opportunity to teach children about the true meaning of Christmas.
Then you can light a candle, make a cup of tea and enjoy Christmas.