Blessing and Lighting of the Parish Christmas Tree

The parishioners of St. Peter Parish
invite you to our annual

BLESSING AND LIGHTING

OF THE

PARISH CHRISTMAS TREE

Sunday, December 18th
6:00 in the evening
St. Peter Catholic Church

Join us for caroling, cookies, and hot chocolate.

 

The use of the Christmas tree is relatively modern.  Its origins are found in the medieval mystery plays which depicted the tree of paradise and the Christmas light or candle which symbolized Christ, the Light of the World.  According to custom, the Christmas tree is set up just before Christmas and may remain in place until the Solemnity of Epiphany.  The Christmas tree may be blessed on or before Christmas, during a celebration of the word of God.  The lights of the tree are illuminated after the prayer of blessing.