The tree ought to have been an apple tree, but since an apple tree would have been inappropriate in winter, a fir tree was set on the stage and some apples put on its branches or, to symbolize the future coming of Redemption, wafers prepared with crushed biscuits in special moulds that were symbols of the Eucharistic presence of Jesus, as well as sweets and gifts for children.” What about after that time?
Mti huo ulipaswa kuwa mti wa tufaha, lakini kwa kuwa mti wa tufaha haungefaa wakati wa majira ya baridi kali, msonobari uliwekwa jukwaani na baadhi ya tufaha zikawekwa kwenye matawi yake au, ili kuashiria ujio wa wakati ujao wa Ukombozi, mikate ya kaki iliyotayarishwa na biskuti zilizosagwa katika ukungu maalum ambazo zilikuwa ishara za kuwapo kwa Yesu Ekaristi, na vilevile peremende na zawadi kwa watoto.” Vipi baada ya muda huo?