The answer
Christmas tree is not a pagan tradition and definitely Holy Book of Jeremiah 10 was not talking about a Christmas tree but about cutting down a tree to make it into wooden idols for worship. These two articles are informative and acceptable since they do not contradict our beliefs. However, I would like to note that having a Christmas tree is not considered a sin, yet, it does not at the same time edify God. Christmas tree, decorations, Santa Claus, exchanging gifts are all worldly things that deviate our full attention from the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is the real reason for the celebration. Unfortunately, these other things are now considered by many to be the main core of the celebration. Today the Christmas tree occupies a clear space in every home and even in some churches while the Nativity scene, if present, is just in a corner. I pray that, as we prepare ourselves for the Incarnation and the Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, we receive Him in our hearts and have Him as the center of our attention and our life in these holy days.Answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab)