[Russ]

No, it really isn't a pagan ritual and has everything to do with Christianity and Christmas. Legend has it that St. Boniface, in the 7th century, used the triangular shape of a fir tree to describe the Holy Trinity.

Martin Luther is said to have decorated the first Christmas tree with candles for his children. It really gained popularity in the mid sixteen hundreds in Germany and then spread to England.

As a Christian, I know the meaning of Christmas but I can still enjoy the trimmings that come with it.

[Cronos]

I'm sorry, but the idea of a fir tree in the house on winter solstice is taken from Nordic legends as is the yule tide log