Symbolism of ChristmasSymbolism of Christmas

Christmas tree

• Ever green – symbol of eternal life.

• Tree – biblical reference to the cross.

Candles and lights

• Jesus is the light of the world.

Star

• Star of Bethlehem.• Star the wise men

followed.

Christmas Carols

• Angels sang the first Christmas Carol, the night Jesus was born.

• In Christmas Carols, even those who are not Christians lift the lords name and sing of his wonderful birth.

Wreaths

• Circular – everlasting life.

• Circle of family.• God’s unending

love.

Christmas cards

• Christmas cards are an expression of love to those dearest to you.

Bells

• Bells reminds us that Jesus was the ultimate sacrifice for our sins.

• The ringing of Bells at midnight remind us of the reason he came.

Angels

• We should be as the angels and use Christmas to announce the glory of the birth of Christ.

Holly and the Ivy

• The pointed leaves were said to represent the crowns of thorns Christ wore while on the cross.

• The red berries are to the symbol the blood shed.

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