Question
This famous saint known as the Apostle of Germany
has been always linked with the origin of Christmas Tree.
According to an ancient story, he came upon some men
bout to cut a huge oak tree as a stake (Oak of Thor)
for a human sacrifice to their pagan god.
With one mighty blow, he felled the massive oak and as the tree split,
a beautiful young fir tree sprang from its center.
He told the people that this lovely evergreen,
with its branches pointing to heaven, was indeed a holy tree,
the tree of the Christ Child, a symbol of His promise of eternal life.
He instructed them henceforth to carry the evergreen
from the wilderness into their homes and to surround it with gifts,
symbols of love and kindness.
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