12-07-2010, 09:10 PM
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Re: I'm confused Christmas tree or not?
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Originally Posted by Paula
Thank you guys for all your well thought out and kindly put views on the subject. My husband decided to try it, I guess to make me happy. But as I sit here and look at our first Christmas tree, it doesn't feel right. This is not a tradition I would like to start in my home. I'm feel terrible that I put my family through this. It's not at all what I though it would be, it's pretty yes, but I don't feel like it's honoring God in anyway. Like someone said, if my church is against it and I'm forcing the issue, that's not a very good lesson to teach my kids. Besides, I belong to a great Church and they love my family very much.
Today when I pick my kids up from school, I'll have to figure out a way to tell them mommy made a mistake. Since I got you all involved in the beginning, I'll be honest and tell you how they handled it. But honestly, I think the tree is coming down. Thanks again for all your advice everyone especially Miss Brattified.
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The Christmas Tree isn't meant to honor God, lot's of things don't honor God, that does not make them wrong. It's just an American tradition essentially
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