It was the Victorians who decided that Christmas decorations should be taken down after 12 days because they wanted celebrations to end and get everybody back to work. They fixed Epiphany as the end of the Christmas season in the 19th century. Before this abridging of the festive season, the Tudors continued celebrating until Candlemas.
Kind of like....Easter is about the resurrection of Christ, but it's celebrated with rabbits and chocolate eggs.... Tradition, not religion? Still confusing.
Ah, you're toying with me. I think most Christian adults realize there are secular sides to Christmas and Easter, but that does not detract from the religious importance of either. Christmas and Easter celebrate Christ's Birth and Resurrection. How we celebrate is less important than the act itself. That said, you may have the last word if you so desire. I am going to start a fire and enjoy my Christmas tree. While our decorations begin coming down today, the tree will remain up for a bit longer. It is not yet Orthodox Candlemas which is February 15th.
Not toying.....just really confused on the connection between the two.Ah, you're toying with me. I think most Christian adults realize there are secular sides to Christmas and Easter, but that does not detract from the religious importance of either. Christmas and Easter celebrate Christ's Birth and Resurrection. How we celebrate is less important than the act itself. That said, you may have the last word if you so desire. I am going to start a fire and enjoy my Christmas tree. While our decorations begin coming down today, the tree will remain up for a bit longer. It is not yet Orthodox Candlemas which is February 15th.