The church steeple and also the Christmas tree are associated with the Asherah. An Asherah pole is a sacred tree or pole that stood near Canaanite religious locations to honor the Ugaritic mother-goddess Asherah, consort of.

http://www.thechurchesofgod.com/Good%20Old%20Time%20Religion.htm.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDt1w4mzI5o
- Mike Gardner (6/10/2019 6:42:49 PM)

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I have often wondered what exactly was/were the "Asherah".
- MartyB (11/9/2018 1:42:16 AM)

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