The history of the Christmas tree: from pagan custom to a festive symbol
The history of the Christmas tree: from pagan custom to a festive symbol
Pielachtal, Österreich - The magical Christmas tree once again found its way to Brussels! In this festive season, the traditionally decorated fir from Lower Austria was ceremoniously handed over to the European Parliament for the 27th time. The handover of ÖVP-European Member of Alexander Bernhuber, who welcomed numerous high-ranking guests on Wednesday evening, was organized. The blessing of the tree by Father Altmann Wand from the parish of Pielachtal set the festive act a contemplative climax. As noen.at reported the closeness to Austria with the European Union and reminds of the contemplative Advent season in hectic times.
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Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner and Austria's new EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner were also present at the ceremonial handover. They were part of a delegation from the Lower Austrian Farmers' Association, which had important discussions about the challenges of European and Austrian agriculture. Important topics were security of supply, free trade agreements and the inflation adjustment of the EU agricultural funds. Chamber of Agriculture President Johannes Schmuckenschlager said clearly that the agricultural issues were neglected under the previous agricultural commissioner. According to the MeinDzirk It is essential to ask for the same standards for imported goods, for fairness for the home To ensure farmers.The 4.2 meter high Nordmann fir comes from the sustainable agriculture of the König family from Maria Laach am Jauerling. It was transported to Brussels in an environmentally friendly manner by ÖBB night, which underlines the environmentally conscious tradition. Adam Waitz, EU MP of the Greens, reminded of the Christian values in a video message and thus expressed the sense of community in the pre-Christmas period. This tradition of presenting an Austrian fir in the European Parliament emerged from the initiative of the former ÖVP MEP Agnes Schierhuber, which abolished the once used plastic tree and thus established a sustainable custom.
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