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Our Christmas Symbols and their Christian meanings |
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The Christmas tree An evergreen tree symbolizes God's everlasting love. The lights represent stars of the heavens, and a big star on top represent the one the wise men followed to see Baby Jesus. |
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The Gifts Giving a gift is an act of love like God's love for us in sending Jesus. Each gift, as beautiful as we can make it, reminds us of the perfect gift, Jesus Christ as our Saviour. |
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The Candles As we light candles during the Christmas season, they remind us how we are to be a light unto the world. |
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The Bells They are used to announce the birth of the Saviour and to call us to worship Him. |
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The Wreath The circle, which has no beginning or end, reminds us of God's unending love for us as He offers us salvation. |
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The Holly The holly's thorn like leaves remind us of Jesus' crown of thorns, and the berries symbolize the drops of blood He shed for us. |
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Now that we've looked at some of the symbols of the season, let's
stop and really look at our
Christmas
Tree, and see how we can use it to remind ourselves, our
family and our friends of the Lord Jesus Christ. After
all, it's because of Him that we celebrate Christmas.
If you haven't read the Biblical account of the Birth of Christ, please do so. I know you will be blessed by it. And don't forget the other Stories and Poems of Christmas. If you want to sing some of those great old Christmas Hymns, Christmas Carols or the fun and funny Christmas Songs, go on over there by the piano. Don't forget to pick up a Songbook so you can sing along. If you haven't had any of my Christmas cookies or other goodies yet, please stop by the kitchen and help yourself. There's plenty for everyone. If you have to move along, thank you for visiting Cathy's Christmas Cottage. Don't forget to pick up your gift over there under the Christmas tree and please sign my Guestbook on your way out. |
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"It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas"
© 2000 - Cathy