As always, it coincides with the holiday for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On January 7th, after the celebration of the Three Kings, is the day when it is taken down. Why set up the Christmas tree on December 8th? There is no single version of why it is customary to set up the Christmas tree on December 8th, and it varies by culture. Taking another possible explanation, it was the Celts who had the custom of decorating an oak for the arrival of the winter solstice, thus ensuring the return of the sun. On the other hand, it is said that on this day, the Norse used to worship a tree for the birth of Frey, the god of the sun and fertility. And according to the account that has survived, in Argentina the custom of setting up the little tree began in 1807, when an Irishman brought this habit to the country by decorating a pine in a public square. Nowadays, it is decorated with a great diversity of objects and elements, with the most traditional being the balls, garlands, ribbons, and lights. The date is not just any date, as it has a meaning and a tradition behind it. When to set up the Christmas tree. The tradition states that on December 8th, everyone should set up the tree, the manger, and decorate everything as one wishes. Buenos Aires, November 30 (NA) – There is no doubt that the expectations for the end-of-year holidays are already being felt, and with December comes the first big family event shared in many Argentine homes: setting up the Christmas tree. According to what the Argentine News Agency learned, millions of people around the world set up the little Christmas tree as the first step in preparing for Christmas Eve. While the use of artificial trees made of plastic and other synthetic materials is very popular, some cultures use real pines if they have the possibility of acquiring them. In addition, a star is placed on top, remembering the Star of Bethlehem, which represents the faith that should guide the life of a Christian. Many also decorate their homes.
