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How Do Christians Decorate for Christmas?
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Christmas is full of symbolism, much of which has lost its Christian symbolism in the secular world. Here you can find out what Christmas symbols mean in Christianity.
Devout Christians silently pray:
"Lord, let the symbols of Christmas be filled with many secular symbols, all of which point to you." You are the beginning and the end, the incarnate Word, and God in the manger. Lord, help me to imitate your humility and serve you well.
Candles and Christmas lights:
Candles and Christmas lights represent Christ, the light of the world. Candles and Christmas lights also remind us that we should be a light to others and show them the way to Christ.
Santa Claus:
Santa Claus is a variation of Saint Nicholas, the fourth bishop of Myra (now Turkiye), whose feast day is December 6. Saint Nicholas is famous for believing Jesus' words that he gave generously to the poor, but most of it anonymously. The most famous story concerns three young women whose poor father forced them into prostitution to survive. To prevent this heinous crime, Nicholas anonymously visited the father's house on three separate nights and threw a bag full of money through an open window. The bishop's clasp and fur-trimmed red winter coat were transformed into the costume of Santa Claus, and St. Nicholas' generosity was transferred to the "jolly old man" who anonymously delivered gifts on Christmas Eve.
Wreath:
A wreath combines several Christmas symbols, including holly, fruit, mistletoe, evergreens, and tinsel, all of which hold symbolic meaning in a wreath. The word wreath comes from an Old English word meaning "to twist" or "to twist." Green plants twisted in a circular shape made "crowns" for kings, military leaders, and athletes. Wreaths came to be used and hung at Christmas because they were circular and symbolized eternity, the cycle of life, and endless hope. Because the wreath has no beginning or end, but a continuous circle, it symbolizes God Himself.
Christmas Carols:
Christmas carols recall the angels announcing the birth of Christ, singing, "Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth!" Singing has been part of worship since the beginning. Miriam composed and sang a hymn of thanksgiving when God delivered the Israelites from the Egyptians. David sang and danced before the Ark of the Lord on his way back to Jerusalem after saving the Ark from the Philistines. He composed psalms, which were to be sung. Many psalms refer to moments when the Jews sang, including when harvesting crops, going to the temple, and defeating enemies. Jesus mentioned funeral songs in his exhortation. People use song to express their highest emotions. How fitting that the birth of Christ should be celebrated in song!
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