Symbols of Christmas-FUN

What does the Star represent?

• The star led the Wise Men to Jesus

• A symbol of positivity, and happiness

• A symbol of a magical presence

• giant ball of hot gas

What do candles symbolize?

• Christmas warmth

• Birthday candle for Jesus's birthday

• Jesus, the Light of the World

• Relaxing atmosphere

What does the Christmas tree symbolize?

• love the "pine" scent

• Evergreen--symbol of eternal life

• the only tree alive in winter

• an easy tree to decorate

What does the Christmas tree represent?

• the triangle shape resembles the Trinity

• fir looks like the crown of thorn

• the only tree alive in the winter

• pointing up to heaven=man's relationship with God

What does the Holly represent? (2 answers)

• the crown of thorn

• Holly is Scandinavian for "Christ's thorn"

• Holly is close to "Holy"

• an evergreen...symbolizes eternity

What does the RED poinsettia symbolize? (2 answers).

• A Christmas color

• Symbolizes the red blood of Christ

• Symbolizes good cheer & success

• Resembles the star of Christmas

What does the WHITE poinsettia represent?

• it's a Christmas color

• symbolizes the purity of Christ

• one of the rare winter flowers

• good luck sign

What does the Wreath symbolize?

• Easy to hang

• Christmas spirit

• Crown of thorns

• "Eternity"

What were Wreaths originally made of?

• pine and holly

• pine and poinsettias

• pine and lights

• pine and snow frost

What do Christmas bells symbolize?

• makes nice sound

• go good with wreaths

• announcement of birth of Christ

• mistletoe--symbolizes love