Christmas tree lights up Saint Peter's Square

The ornaments are hung. The star is shinning and the lights are on!

This year two children had the honor of flipping the switch that lit this 6 ton Christmas tree. The tree, which stands almost 30 meters tall, was a gift from the Walloon region in Belgium.

Belgium pilgrims including a band travelled to Rome for the ceremony. A ceremony that was well attended despite the chilly weather.

When I saw the picture of the Vatican I never expected to see the Christmas tree.

When I think of a Christmas Tree I think about a Nativity scene it has a spiritual essence.

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[TheCloekid]

Jeremiah 10:1-4 clearly refers to idol worship. The tree cut from the forest is 'wrought by craftsmen with the adze..'verse 3b. The Christmas tree is not carved into an idol with ornaments of silver and gold to be adored. It is a symbol of the everlasting, ever-green, love of God which came among us in Christ who described Himself as a Vine, the tree of life. The ornaments which are hung on it, symbolise the fruits of Christ's redemption. Let us not misinterpret the Scriptures!

[TheCloekid]

Jeremiah 10:1-4 clearly refers to idol worship. The tree cut from the forest is 'wrought by craftsmen with eh adze..'verse 3b. The Christmas tree is not carved into an idol to be adored with ornaments of silver and gold. It is a symbol of the everlasting, ever-green, love of God which came among us in Christ who described Himself as a Vine, the tree of life. The ornaments which which are hung on it, symbolise the fruits of Christ's redemption. Let us not misinterpret the Scriptures!

[icebobabowser]

I cant wait for Midnight Mass I just LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!

[icebobabowser]

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[icebobabowser]

God Bless!!!!!!!!!!!