Traditions are something that many people love. They love to learn more about them, and how we celebrate these traditions now. And for those who love Christmas, they may be surprised at just how many of our current traditions actually started with the Vikings. While most people look at Christmas as a Christian holiday, many of the ways in which we celebrate are actually thanks to some traditions of the Vikings.

Significance in Viking Traditions: Symbolism and Meanings

One of the traditions that holds some familiarity to it is the idea of Odin, the great God and father of other Gods would ride across the night sky and visit them in their homes. Think about Santa and this tradition, and it all seems to click!

In addition, the use of mistletoe all comes from a Norse myth in which Balder, died from being pierced by a spear covered in mistletoe. While Balder was meant to be immune to all plants, mistletoe was one of those that were left out. So, when Balder died, people started to kiss under the mistletoe as a way to honor his memory.

Do you love your Christmas ham? Many people do this every year, and it was actually started by Vikings. While they did not do this at “Christmas”, they would have a ham every time one of their fellow Vikings lost his life as a way to send him into the afterlife.

Why 6 Foot Trees are So Special

So, for those who love Vikings, they are going to find that some of the items that they put onto their 6-foot artificial Christmas trees is one way that they can honor the traditions that we have gathered from them. Try to put some mistletoe onto your 6-foot artificial trees. You will find that whatever you do, your 6-foot artificial Christmas trees are going to look beautiful!