1. Symbolism of Christmas

2. Christmas tree Ever green – symbol of eternal life.
Tree – biblical reference to the cross.

3. Candles and lights
Jesus is the light of the world.

4. Star
Star of Bethlehem.
Star the wise men followed.

5. 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.

6. Wreaths Circular – everlasting life. Circle of family.
God’s unending love.

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

8. 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.

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

10. 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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