Hostess: Lysa TerKeurst
Contributing Writer: Amanda Waldroop
So why exactly do we decorate with holly, candles, and wreaths at Christmas time? Hi, I’m Lysa TerKeurst for Proverbs 31 Ministries. If you’ve ever wondered about the symbolic meaning behind our holiday decorations, the book Homespun Gifts of the Heart gives some answers to solve the holiday mystery:
· Evergreens are fragrant symbols of faith and immortality.
· Wreaths are an unending circle representing God’s love.
· Holly, with its prickly leaves, represents Christ’s crown of thorns.
· Candles and lights represent hope and the light of Christ shining in the darkness.
· Stars point us to Christ’s birthplace, announcing the joy He brings.
So, as we decorate this year, we can talk about the symbolism behind each item and allow them to point our families to the life and death of Jesus Christ. For more ways to focus on the real meaning of the season, visit us at proverbs31.org.
Related Resources:
The ADVENTure of Christmas by Lisa Whelchel
Homespun Gifts of the Heart by Karen Ehman, Kelly Hovermale and Trish Smith
Celebrating Christ at Christmas, December 2004, ETC Corner
Contributing Writer: Amanda Waldroop
So why exactly do we decorate with holly, candles, and wreaths at Christmas time? Hi, I’m Lysa TerKeurst for Proverbs 31 Ministries. If you’ve ever wondered about the symbolic meaning behind our holiday decorations, the book Homespun Gifts of the Heart gives some answers to solve the holiday mystery:
· Evergreens are fragrant symbols of faith and immortality.
· Wreaths are an unending circle representing God’s love.
· Holly, with its prickly leaves, represents Christ’s crown of thorns.
· Candles and lights represent hope and the light of Christ shining in the darkness.
· Stars point us to Christ’s birthplace, announcing the joy He brings.
So, as we decorate this year, we can talk about the symbolism behind each item and allow them to point our families to the life and death of Jesus Christ. For more ways to focus on the real meaning of the season, visit us at proverbs31.org.
Related Resources:
The ADVENTure of Christmas by Lisa Whelchel
Homespun Gifts of the Heart by Karen Ehman, Kelly Hovermale and Trish Smith
Celebrating Christ at Christmas, December 2004, ETC Corner
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