Do you have a Christmas tree up?

[Chicken_Biryani]

Re: Do you have a Christmas tree up?

Thank you so much Cheegs for sharing this. Best put answer I have read in a while.

@Cheegum

In addition to not being able to budget for festivals outside the two eids, I do consider these an infraction of my faith and do not want my kids / nephews / nieces picking up these customs.

Infraction of faith because in the time of the pagans, before the Roman empire adopted Christianity, the fir tree was considered to have divine powers (all other trees die out in winter, this one doesn’t) and thus they would bring it inside their houses and worship it. When the Romans adopted Christianity this tradition too seeped in and became religion.

Growing up in Pakistan there are alot of cultural festivities we celebrate that we have picked up from other influences. This is no different. Only human nature in action. Except as a muslim I have been told to stay away from all festivities except the two eids. Trying my best.

That being said,