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<p>Does the Christmas tree have meaning beyond its decorative purpose? When setting up the tree, are you participating in the further secularization of a sacred day, or is there an element of worship involved in wrapping lights around the branches? Thanks to the excellent website <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://oakandlee.com/" target="_blank">Oak and Lee</a></em>, we can recognize the Christian meaning of the Christmas tree.</p>



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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p>The Christmas tree is by far the number one Christian sign that the holiday season is near! Have you ever wondered what the Christmas tree means to …</p><cite><a href="https://oakandlee.com/2020/12/04/what-is-the-christian-meaning-behind-a-christmas-tree/">What is the Christian Meaning Behind A Christmas&nbsp;Tree?</a></cite></blockquote>
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