Christmas trees are evergreen trees. They do not die in the winter, but stay green all year through. This is a symbol of eternal life. Christ has made it possible for us to live in heaven after we die:Green is another color symbolizing Christmas. The shape of the Christmas tree, with its three corners, illustrates the Trinity – the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost; but it is still just one tree. God is three persons; but still one God.
Since the first Christmas, bells ring to signify joy to worship our savior.
The candle symbolizes Christ as the light of the world;
The gift bow represents the tying together of goodwill;
and the wreath is a symbol of the never-ending circle of love.
The candy cane represents the shape of the shepherd’s staff. Turn it around, and it becomes J-shaped, representing Jesus. Jesus is known as the good shepherd.
Angels: Angels announced Christ's birth to the shepherds.
Red, White, and Green Ornaments: Christmas colors are symbols of jesus Christ. Red represents the blood of Christ. Green represents eternal life. White represents the purity of Christ (he was perfect).
Gifts (to put under the tree): Gifts represent the gifts the wise men brought to the Christ child and the gift of the Savior that Heavenly Father gave the world. His son our Savior.
Our Christmas trees and all of these ornaments are traditional Christmas symbols most of us have grown up with and enjoyed over the years. Most of us have precious memories of Christmas’ past. This year, as we celebrate Christmas, let us remember its true meaning.
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