Wednesday, December 21, 2011

True Meaning of Christmas


The Star
 A heavenly sign of the prophecy fulfilled long, long ages ago. The shining hope of mankind.

Red
The first color of Christmas symbolizing the Savior's sacrifice for all.

Fir Tree
 Evergreen -- The second color of Christmas shows everlasting life. The needles point heavenward.

The Bell
 Rings out to guide the lost sheep back to the fold -- signifying that all are precious in the eyes of the Lord.

The Candle
 A mirror of starlight reflicting our thansk for teh Star of Bethlehem.

Gift Bow
 Tied as we should all be tied together in bonds of goodwill forever.

Candy Cane
 The sheperd's crook used to bring lambs back into fold, A reminder that we are all our brother's keeper.

The Wreath
 A symbol of the never ending eternal nature of love, having no beginning and no end.

1 comment:

  1. This is so cool! I've always wondered what each symbol of Christmas actually symbolized. Thanks for posting this!

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