Is that the queen of heaven and her son Tammuz, from where the sign of the T comes from, whose symbol is the evergreen tree? (Christmas tree)
The evolution of the Christmas tree is interesting to follow. It may have been commandeered by the church from the use of “tree huggers” who almost certainly knew nothing of Tammuz. This is a valid move as long as bible theology of God does not get superseded (as it did with Mary). I find it difficult to understand how a Christmas tree weakens a valid Christian faith, because it only serves as symbolic decoration, not as object of devotion. Martin Luther had no problem with the Christmas tree... that should say a lot. The blessing is always stronger than the curse. Always.