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Blessing Prayer for the Christmas Tree Prayer begins with family gathered around the tree. Lord of the Forest, Marker of Trees, we honor You as we dedicate this tree, that it be a sign of Christmas in our home. Green as life are its needled leaves; open and inviting are its outstretched branches; strong as love is its trunk. May the blessing of this tree call forth from within us the memory of our ancient parents who worshipped trees as godly. May we show reverence and care toward all the brother and sister trees of this our Christmas tree. May we speak to them and sing them songs, enjoy their shade and eat their fruit. May we learn wisdom from their stories and faithfulness from their ever-greenness. May all trees be for us Christmas trees and trees of Life as they become incarnations of God in our own Garden of Eden. As Christ died upon the tree of the Cross that we might be gifted with Life, may we then remember that the gifts soon to be placed about this tree are but reflections of the gifts that came at the foot of the tree of the Cross. As sons and daughters of Adam and Eve, let us rejoice in this tree of Life; may the spirits of kindness and love rest upon it. May the spirit of Christmas ride in its branches, this season and for all seasons. Amen. Copyright © 2007 St. Augustine by-the-Sea
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