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. ”
ولكن بما ان استعمال هذه الشجرة لم يكن ممكنا في الشتاء ،‏ كانت شجرة تنّوب توضع على المسرح ويُعلَّق على اغصانها التفاح او الرقاقات المصنوعة من البسكويت المطحون والمحضرة في قوالب خاصة ،‏ فضلا عن الحلويات وهدايا الاطفال .‏