I read recently one of those cute little holiday messages which tried to show that all the traditional Christmas decour was in the Bible. Well, it does turn out that the Christmas tree is in the Bible, but not where they listed it. Nor is the message about it a good one.
This is what the LORD says: “Don’t learn the way of the nations, and don’t be terrified by signs in the heavens, though the nations are terrified of them. For the practices of the people are worthless. Indeed, a tree is cut down from the forest; it’s the work of the hands of a craftsman with an ax. They decorate it with silver and gold. They secure it with nails and hammers so it won’t totter. Their idols are like scarecrows in a cucumber field. They can’t speak! They must always be carried because they can’t walk! Don’t be afraid of them because they can do no harm, nor can they do any good.” There is no one like you, LORD. You are great, and your name is great and powerful. Who wouldn’t fear you, king of the nations? This is what you deserve! Indeed, among all the wise men of the nations, and throughout all their kingdoms, there is no one like you! Everyone is stupid and senseless. They follow worthless instruction from a piece of wood! Beaten silver is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz. The idols are the work of a craftsman and of the hands of a goldsmith. Their clothing is violet and purple. The idols are all the work of skilled craftsmen. The LORD is the true God; he’s the living God and the everlasting king. At his wrath the earth quakes, and the nations cannot endure his indignation.
(Jer 10:2-10)
Now, don’t worry. I am not condemning Christmas trees. It is for nostalgia and not for idol worship now days.
Have a great Christmas.