Decorating the Christmas tree is one of the most beautiful traditions associated with the winter holidays. Artificial or natural, smaller or very tall, the Christmas tree is a symbol of the celebration of the Nativity of God.
They say that among the decorations that people choose to adorn the Christmas tree should be a coin. Why is it important to put a penny in the Christmas tree and what does it symbolize?
The reason why it is good to hang a coin on the Christmas tree
If in the past people decorated the Christmas tree with sweets, apples, nuts or pretzels, now there are real trends when it comes to decorating the Christmas tree.
Depending on your preferences, the Christmas tree can be decorated in a certain color or in a combination of colors, there are multi-colored globes that make almost any design possible.
Although decorating the Christmas tree is very much a matter of personal taste, there is a tradition that is hundreds of years old that some people follow even today. Well, they say it’s good that among the globes and tinsel, people put a coin in the tree.
This should be wrapped in a paper and tied with red thread. Tradition says that those who put a coin in the Christmas tree will have a new year full of joy, prosperity and many achievements. Thus, placed in the Christmas tree, the coin will attract luck and wealth to the house and bring happiness and stability to those who live in it, especially from a financial point of view.
Another tradition says that a star should be placed at the top of the Christmas tree. This is reminiscent of the star that guided the Magi to Bethlehem.
It is believed that the Christmas tree should also be decorated with bells. They are a symbol of optimism and joy, so those who use them to decorate the tree will attract positive energies into their homes.