The Christmas Tree is a mandala, a bundle of symbols showing what creation has to offer: light and the movement of angels, the gifts of orchard and field, forest and sea, all topped off by the star that pointed to the end of the journey, the place of peace.
During Advent in the XIth century, scenes called mysteries, including one about Paradise, were very popular. A tree decorated with red apples symbolized the tree of Paradise. During the XVth century, the faithful began to put up trees in their own houses on December 24, the feast day of Adam and Eve.
However, the first Christmas tree as we know it, but without lights still, appeared in Alsace in 1521. It was introduced in France by the Princess Hélène de Mecklembourg who brought one to Paris after her marriage to the Duke of Orleans. In the XVIIIth century, the custom of decorating a Christmas tree was well established in Germany, France and Austria.
In 1841, Prince Albert (originally from Germany), husband of Queen Victoria, set up a Christmas tree at Windsor Castle in England. From the royal court, the custom of Christmas trees spread quickly to the middle class and then to working people. For Victorians, a good Christmas tree had to be six branches tall and be placed on a table covered with a white damask tablecloth. It was decorated with garlands, candies and paper flowers.
In the Philippines, fresh pine trees are too expensive for many Filipinos, so handmade trees in an array of colors and sizes are often used. Star lanterns, or parol, appear everywhere in December. They are made from bamboo sticks, covered with brightly colored rice paper or cellophane, and usually feature a tassel on each point. There is usually one in every window, each representing the Star of Bethlehem.
Our Christmas at home is simple but looks elegant. We blended the yellow, green, white and gold colors from the tree, balls and ribbon. Our Christmas Tree has 800 lights and stands 11-feet in height. The whole family designed it. We hope you like it. Merry Christmas to all!
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This is a First annual 2007 Christmas Tree Blog Parade Meme created and conceptualized by OTWOMD of Bluepanjeet.Net The purpose of this meme is to enliven the Christmas spirit by showing to the world our very own Christmas trees. They say that it is on the Christmas tree that best describes how a person celebrates Christmas. So here are the rules:
1. Copy the Logo of this meme (Download it on the sidebar and resize it that will best fit your blog or according to your desire) and post it on your entry.
2. Take a photo of your Christmas tree inside your house. A whole shot is the most appropriate photo. And post it on your entry
3. Tell something about your Christmas tree like who decorated it, what are the ornaments and accessories, or what is the theme and meaning of your Christmas tree this year.
4. You can put any title on your meme but don’t forget to include this “2007 1st Christmas Tree Blog Parade”.
5. Do the link train history. Put the link of your previous bloggers who tagged you and your own link, Example: Tag History: Bluepanjeet – “you” -
The link train will provide clue on “who tagged who” and at the same time a reference of data for the creator of this meme.
On The feast of Three Kings on January (The official ending of the Christmas Season), Bluepanjeet.Net will launch a mini site that will feature all of the participant’s Christmas trees for 2007 with a link back to their site. That is why it is very vital that you maintain the link history so that your Christmas tree will be included in the Christmas tree blog parade of 2007 and will be a part of history.
So tag now, you only have one month to spread this meme.
My Christmas Tag History: Bluepanjeet – Pinoy Ambisyoso – “You” (Put your link here) -
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With this, i am asking you to join the parade, the master of all masters Ka Buraot, my beautiful Mommy Beng, another beautiful Mommylenya, the great mind Daddy Monaco, the great photo enthusiast Knoizki and the sexy in two-piece Mommy Kengks .
Christmas Tree Blog Parade List:
Somewhere in My Memory by Bluepanjeet.net
2007 1st Christmas Tree Blog Parade by Kotsengkuba.com
2007 Christmas Tree Blog Parade by Mynosebleed.com
2007 Christmas Tree Blog Parade by Enelym001.wordpress.com
2007 Christmas Tree Blog Parade by Jovi2hottie.wordpress.com
2007 Christmas Tree Blog Parade by Amorfrancis.com
The 2007 OTWOMD Christmas Tree Blog Parade by Pinoy Ambisyoso
2007 Christmas Tree Blog Parade by Reynz
Source: Wikipedia.org
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mabuti na lang nakatayo na rin ang aming krismas tree, sige gawin ko to. nag kyut ng inyong puno
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AMBO Reply:
December 10th, 2007 at 9:15 pm
Mommy Kengks naku maraming salamat po at kami ay excited ng makita ang inyong xmas tree. Sama mo din yung 2 chikiting ha. Muah!
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waaaaaa, ivig sabihon nito kailangan ko na ring itayo ang nakatago pa naming christmas tree? okay ambrosio…join si mader dito pero pwede bang sometime this week ko to gagawin?
siyanga pala, ang danda-danda nga ng x-mas tree niyo but i am more interested sa mga regalo (hehehe). meron bang para sa akin diyan? tenks a lot pala for tagging.
Beng’s last blog post..Pinay Scandal At Its Finest
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AMBO Reply:
December 10th, 2007 at 9:17 pm
Mommy beng bakit naman ambrosio ang sagwa pakinggan hahaha. Oo naman anytime kahit nga di mo gawin ok lang kaso me damage fee pag di ginawa haha. Naku mga kahon lang yan na binalot sa gift wrapper haha. Wait ko yang xmas tree mo at patulong ka na din sa mga chikiting mo jan.
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Beng Reply:
December 10th, 2007 at 9:36 pm
bwahahaha…mismong ako eh natawa nung isinulat ko ang pangalang yan. pero mas malambot yan kong bigkasin noh? it should sound like ambhrosho…nasal baga. pero sige ambo nalang kong yan talaga ang nagpapaligaya sa iyo
may damage fee pala ka? haay…gawin ko talaga to. i’ll let you know pagtapos na kami. gagaya din ako sa yo, wrap din ako ng boxes…tapos ilagay ko in each box pusa namin para at least may laman. di ba?
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MUKHA MO!!! anong simple…ENGGRANDE yang XMAS TREE NYO NOOOOOOO
eh kung simple yan anong tawag mo sa xmas tree ko…pipitsugin? lol
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AMBO Reply:
December 11th, 2007 at 12:27 pm
Malen, wala ako sinabi ha. Pwede anak ng xmas tree namin yung sayo.
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meri krismas tri
ate malen ung krismas tri mo eh apo sa tuhod nong krismas tri nina ambo.
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AMBO Reply:
December 11th, 2007 at 12:28 pm
Toni, Merry Xmas to you. Btw, meron ka bang blog?
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nakikisilip lang po ng xmas tree. ang cute nung slim santa – long legs hehe
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AMBO Reply:
December 11th, 2007 at 4:24 pm
Rhapsody, unano nga un akala mo lang long legs hehehe
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hi ambo thanks for the tag. I have a problem with this tag because our tree isn’t up yet. we’ve finished decorating the whole house but there is no tree yet. that job has always been my contribution yearly pero tinatamad ako this year. imagine lugging that nine-foot tree from the upstairs storeroom? yikes!
if I ever decide to put up the tree I’ll definitely do this tag, ambo. you know me, I don’t refuse tags but this one’s kinda different..
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AMBO Reply:
December 11th, 2007 at 3:20 pm
Thanks Daddy Mon, you need to rush! you have 14 days to go before Christmas!
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ooppps… kelangan ko na pala buuin yung krismas tree namin. kelangan ng piktyur!
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AMBO Reply:
December 11th, 2007 at 4:26 pm
Oy kapatid anong petsa na wala ka pang xmas tree! kelangan ng pektur ng xmas tree sumama ka na din para makita ka na ng madlang pipol! it’s time to shine! lol
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wow,ganda po ng christmas tree nyo!parang hirap ko hagilapin c xmas spirit ngayon kc i just lost a dear aunt a month ago…:-((
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AMBO Reply:
December 11th, 2007 at 11:06 pm
Panche, so sorry to hear that. My condolonces po. thanks for dropping by.
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naku di pa nakatayo christmas tree nmin. kc ba naman wala ng space sa bahay. wahehehe. pero try ko kc pinadala n lng nmin sa pwesto nmin sa romblon ung tree. dun ko n lng kunan. tutal ppnta na me tom. pagbalik n lng cguro ako ggwa nito. wee!
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AMBO Reply:
December 11th, 2007 at 11:07 pm
O bunso ingat sa byahe. sige hihintayin namin yang xmas tree mo. Hokey?
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JP aka Elmo Reply:
December 11th, 2007 at 11:18 pm
Kokey. lol.
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Nice Xmas Tree. Elegant, I should say but unfortunately I can’t play this game dahil wala akong Xmas.
Thanks for the tag Ambo, next Xmas na lang.
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AMBO Reply:
December 11th, 2007 at 11:57 pm
Hi K, it’s not a problem brother. Merry xmas to you.
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hokey pinis na ko. pass the papers na. nakabit ko na xmas tree ko. one tag down. more to go.
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Great post. I’ve always like artificial trees myself. They’re easier to set up and they don’t make a mess. I use this stand and tree skirt called a tree keeper that unfurls into a bag, which goes around the tree when the holidays are over.
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What a good looking tree. Its quite high. It goes well with your Chrismassy looking curtains.
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