Nice shots, even it is a little bit strange for me to see a typical Christian custom in a Buddism country. As far as I know, China has no restriction for different religions and I also think that in HK is a greater population of Christians, I mean there are many foreigners who celebrate the Christian creed. As I saw your photos, I had the same feeling when I was in BKK two years ago at the begin of December. Might be interesting to visit Asia at this time. Enjoy this time in HK. I wish I could get more of Buddism here in Vienna.
Glad to hear that those things are 'typical Christian custom',you know, I have no idea of the origins behind those beautiful trees and window dressing. I'd like to hear more of that from you...
BTW:India is a Buddhism country. However here in China, no religion restrictions means no religion for most of us.
As far as I know, the origin of the tree dates back to 14th. century enywhere in Middle Europe. But at this time it was not a Christian custom. There is no definite begin, it´s a conglomerate from different cultures and customs. People developed that tree in order to remain healthy (according that evergreen tree)and hung some candies, fruits and nuts on the tree, which kids could get it around New Year at this time. Now the custom to decorate the Christmas tree is still alive and I must confess...I like it...cause I can grab my favourite sweets ^_^ (I´m acting like a little boy...) In the opposite to the US, we still use a real natural tree, many Americans use an artificial tree....according there bad taste. I heard that they pack the whole decorated tree in a bag and use them next year again! You see, to celebrate a custom is really different. I hope, my poor explanation helps you, my knowledge about religion and custom is not profound...sorry!
Wow, as you said, the natural evergreen trees at home is a symbol for healthy families in the coming new year? That is very meaningful indeed! Chinese like to put red decorations everywhere, maybe red color means warm and auspicious in our custom.
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At 6:17 PM,
Hannes said…
Hello Candice,^_^
Nice shots, even it is a little bit strange for me to see a typical Christian custom in a Buddism country. As far as I know, China has no restriction for different religions and I also think that in HK is a greater population of Christians, I mean there are many foreigners who celebrate the Christian creed. As I saw your photos, I had the same feeling when I was in BKK two years ago at the begin of December. Might be interesting to visit Asia at this time. Enjoy this time in HK. I wish I could get more of Buddism here in Vienna.
Take care -- Hannes
At 5:32 PM,
Candice said…
Glad to hear that those things are 'typical Christian custom',you know, I have no idea of the origins behind those beautiful trees and window dressing.
I'd like to hear more of that from you...
BTW:India is a Buddhism country. However here in China, no religion restrictions means no religion for most of us.
At 11:10 AM,
Hannes said…
As far as I know, the origin of the tree dates back to 14th. century enywhere in Middle Europe. But at this time it was not a Christian custom. There is no definite begin, it´s a conglomerate from different cultures and customs. People developed that tree in order to remain healthy (according that evergreen tree)and hung some candies, fruits and nuts on the tree, which kids could get it around New Year at this time. Now the custom to decorate the Christmas tree is still alive and I must confess...I like it...cause I can grab my favourite sweets ^_^ (I´m acting like a little boy...)
In the opposite to the US, we still use a real natural tree, many Americans use an artificial tree....according there bad taste. I heard that they pack the whole decorated tree in a bag and use them next year again! You see, to celebrate a custom is really different.
I hope, my poor explanation helps you, my knowledge about religion and custom is not profound...sorry!
Hannes
At 5:27 PM,
Candice said…
Wow, as you said, the natural evergreen trees at home is a symbol for healthy families in the coming new year? That is very meaningful indeed! Chinese like to put red decorations everywhere, maybe red color means warm and auspicious in our custom.
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