i was just adding that in, because it has shifted the modern perception of Christmas. At least in my country and from what Ive seen in my time in the USA too

Yeah they made St.Nikolaus a fat, red man

It seems the more as time goes Christmas is less spiritual and more about presents and Santa.

I think there is a reason why through companies and media, but that is another story

Yes that’s true.

Welp Christmas is pretty spiritual

That's why we have a tree

In the end it is still each person's choice, but I think the shift in media and corporate culture has contributed to people losing interest in their soul

To ward off evil spirits

Excuse me but what the hell does a tree have to do with spirits?

The Christmas tree is like the Jack-o-lantern of christmas

I just thought those were used for decorations

nopeeeee

In reality europeans arent naturally christians nor any other abrahamic religion. it is an outsider religion imposed on them.

A tree is not inherently evil it’s how it is used.

wat

no

The tree wards off evil

Oh okay

If a tree is able to stop evil spirits then those spirits suck

Well what about a pumpkin?

Decoration for the event

The one who really can stop all evil spirits is Yeshua.

Who?

Yeshua Hebrew for Jesus.

it has a deeper meaning than that

It was originally used for all hallow's eve

neat

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No i'm pretty sure people make jack o lanterns cause it looks nice considering the event these days

A time of year where spirits would sometimes slip into the mortal relm

Jack-o-lanterns were used for that

Plus they were in-season at the time

Oh boi I have a sermon over Halloween and the history behind it the truth might shock you. https://youtu.be/czJWJQQYqJY

Well i don't think people make jack o lanterns these days to ward off the spirits

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I think they just use it as decorations

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack-o%27-lantern

Don't argue with wikipedia

I really don't think people actually use jack o lanterns to defend against spirits these days

True, but that is how the tradition came to be