 Candy cane - made by a
Christian confectioner as a reminder of the Shepherd’s staff. They were red and white - red for the blood shed
by Jesus Christ, white for His purity. The
wide stripe represents the major sacrifice which Christ made for us, the narrow stripe for
the minor sacrifices we must make for Him.
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The Wreath - God is the Alpha and Omega. He is everlasting.
His kingdom knows no beginning and no end.
(Revelation 1:8)
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 The Lights - "Jesus, the
Light of the world." (John 8:12)
"The Lord shall
be thy everlasting light." (Isaiah 60:20)
"The Lord is my
light and my salvation." (Psalm 27:1)
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The Holly - crown of thorns (see red & green
below)
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The Star - marks the place where the Christ Child lay. (Matthew 2:10)
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Christmas Tree Symbol of the Jesse
Tree. Jesse was the father of King David. He had 8 sons and 2 daughters. It is from his lineage that the Christ Child
receives his earthly ancestry.” (Isaiah 11:1-2)
Symbolizes life. The tree was Christianized in the 4th century
during the reign of Emperor Constantine. The
pagan celebration of the Saturnalia was replaced
with Christmas on Dec. 25th.
- All nature rejoices
at the birth of the Savior
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 Santa Claus - Eastern European
name for Saint Nicholas. He tossed pouches
with gold coins through the windows of needy people in his town. He was Orthodox Christian Archbishop of Myra in
Asia Minor in the 3rd Century. Patron Saint of
secret giving, of children, and of travelers by sea.
His Feast Day is celebrated on December 6th.
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 Angels - proclaim the
birth of the Savior. (Luke 2:10)
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CHRISTMAS
COLORS
Red - Christ's blood shed for our sin. (John 19:34)
Green - We have eternal life in Christ. (John 3:16-17)
White - The purity of Christ. (2
Corinthians 5:21)
Gold - The Kingship and
Royalty of Christ (Isaiah 9:6-7)
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