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. ”
See puu pidi olema õunapuu, aga kuna õunapuu ei passi talveaega, seati üles kuusepuu ja selle okstele riputati tulevase lunastuse sümbolina mõned õunad, purustatud kuivikutest valmistatud erikujulised vahvlid, mis kujutasid Jeesuse osalust armulaual, ning lastele kingituseks maiustused. ”