Again it is a symbol, just like the Christmas wreath...tree...crucifix...or excuse me...the cross...Prius reminders of who we are...to help keep a mindset of what is important. Since there is no admonition against this in the bible...
If the pagans used it to serve their gods it most certainly does.
Deuteronomy 12:30 Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou inquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. 31 Thou shalt not do so unto the LORD thy God:
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