The Meaning of Christmas

This was our tree in our Townhouse in Virginia 1998. We called it the "Gumby Tree" because it was huge and we had to bend it to get it in the house. It took up the entire window area, which was pretty big, and we had to go buy more decorations just to be able to decorate 3 sides of the tree. Charles is 2 and was so much fun this year. 1998 was my favorite Christmas.


Christmas is my favorite time of year. In the last few years the Christmas excitement has dwindle some, not because of the economy or because of schedules not permitting us to go home, but because the meaning has changed. Christmas is one of the most symbolic seasons, full of meaning, reference to God, and to love.

I had heard a story similar to this one , with all the colors and their meanings and it really inspired me. I have always tried to think about the colors and their meanings and felt very encouraged to make sure my gifts included the colors and symbols. Many of these things are in my house through the year, and everytime I see them I think about the meaning.

Here is a link for a cute story, that reveals all the symbols and their meanings in a great way.
http://www.neloo.com/Christmas/Christmas1.html

The meaning of the Colors of Christmas

The Evergreen tree and wreath we enjoy, is to remind us of unchanging color. It represents the eternal life in Jesus, its needles point heavenward as a reminder that mankind's thought should turn heavenward as well.

The Shining Star- Heavenly sign of promise. God promised a savior for the world and the star was the sign of the fullfillment of that promise on the night Jesus was born. (I think of heaven when I see the star, also, another promise God has given us).

Red, the first color of Christmas. It is deep, intense, and vivid. It is the color of the life-giving blood that flows through our viens. It is the symbol of God's greatest gift, Christ, who gave his life and shed his blood for us that we might have eternal life.

Silver Bells-"just as sheep are guided to safety by the sound of the bell, it continues to ring today for all to be guided to the fold". (the most awesome sound is the bell ringing service, " O come all ye Faithful" is awesome with the bells).


Candle light- "The glow of the candle represents how people can show their thanks for the gift of God's son that Christmas Eve long ago. "Let your light shine for Jesus".

Candy Cane, "The original white with two stripes with a thick Red stripe in the middle": The white symbolizes the virgin birth and sinless nature of Jesus. (White as Snow). The hardness to symbolize the solid rock, the foundation of the Church, and the firmness of God's promises. The shape of "J" to represent the precious name of Jesus, who came to earth. Also, the Shepherd's hook, as Christ is the Good Shepard (Psalms 23). Red stripes, 3 for the stripes that Jesus received, the Large red stripe is for the blood that Jesus shed to give us life.

Red Bow- bond of perfection, which is love.

Merry CHRISTmas and a Joyful New year!!!! 2009 will be FINE!!!!