Now, many argue the Christmas tree has even lost its roots in Christianity, much like it has lost its roots in pagan celebration.

A DECORATOR has doubled down on her controversial Christmas tree topper. She said she doesn't care if other people don't like it, it's one of a kind. Tina, a Christmas enthusiast, said she didn't ...

Most of us take the Christmas tree for granted as a symbol of Christmas, but its origins go back to pagan times. The druids, Vikings and Romans were among those who considered evergreen trees and ...

A Christmas tree topper made by Rev. Kira Austin-Young and her husband Michael Schupbach depicting a biblically accurate angel. AP The Bible has sparse descriptions of what angels are actually ...

How Germany's once pagan tree became a Christmas centrepiece, thanks in part to a popular British queen.

Tree worship was common among the pagan Europeans. It was also prevalent in the Scandinavian customs that involved decorating the house and barn with evergreens during New Year to scare away the ...

Using angel tree-toppers, early Christians also used them to ward off evil spirits from their homes. The growing popularity of an angel tree-topper traces back to the Victorian Era.

Indeed, many people with PhDs and stuff (boffins) maintain that the Christian tree is, in fact, a pagan add-on to our Christmas festivities and harks back to a pre-Christian fashion for putting ...