The Christmas Traditions-What do they mean and symbolize.
What Xmas really means!
The roots of decorations and traditions.
Have you ever heard someone say it just a tree, it means nothing, at Christmas time? I have and it drives me nuts! Most of what we see at this time of year has a Spiritual meaning behind it. In this hub I will try to reveal the real meaning of our Christmas Traditions.
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Christmas Trees- The evergeen symbolizes Jesus' divinity. He is human but forever God as well, unlike other humans. Unlike other trees the pine is forever green and never looses its leaves. It is always green. Jesus is always without blemish unlike the rest of us. And his LOVE never dies or falls off!
Lights-Since the tree symbolizes Christ, lights are strung around it. They symbolize us. we are called to be "the light of the world" and to unite around Jesus, drawing greater attention to him, for all too see! He is the way,the truth and the light. Through him we come to the Father and His Grace. Through us, others can find Christ!
Stars and Angels- An Angel went to the shepherds, and the 3 kings followed the star. They are placed on the top of the tree because they were how one found Jesus on the night he was Born!
Christmas Wreaths- In Ancient Rome, the soldiers would return from battle to see an evergreen wreath hung on people's homes as a sign of victory. In Germany, people made and burned evergreen wreaths as a sign of hope for the future. Christians use wreaths to symbolize both. The Christmas Wreath on one's door is put there to say that Jesus is hope and He is victory, both at the same time!
Gifts- These symbolize the greatest gift, that God The Father ever gave mankind!
The Colors of Christmas-
Gold- The gift given by one of The Three Wisemen. A sacrifice that enabled Josef and Mary to feed and raise Jesus. God will provide, sometimes through our fellows!
Red- Symbolizes the blood that He shed for us!
Green- His everlasting and undying love for us!
White- His and Mary's purity!
We should decorate to remember Him and who he was. When we do, we then have the best Christmas of all...the true one!
May you and yours have the best and fullest of all Christmas' this year!
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