Knowing the true origin of Christmas, it will be easier for us to understand the meaning behind the Christmas tree and many Christmas decorations.
Next, Mantianxue will take everyone to understand the meaning of various Christmas decorations, so that it will be more meaningful when we decorate Christmas!
First of all, the overwhelming red at Christmas is actually not a randomly chosen color, but a color that symbolizes the precious blood shed by the crucifixion of Jesus. The prototype of the Christmas tree is a holly tree. Each merry christmas tree is covered with a dazzling array of decorations and christmas decor wreaths. Because the tree is triangular in shape, it was first regarded as a symbol of the "Trinity" by the believers in the 16th century. Also because it will not die in winter, it symbolizes long-lasting life. merry christmas tree symbolizes the tree of life or the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
Putting gifts under the Christmas tree symbolizes that people should dedicate the most precious things in their lives to Christ. In modern homes, they often dress up Christmas lights and bulbs to create a warm atmosphere.
The star at the top of the Christmas tree symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem. It reveals the location of Jesus' birth. There must be an extra-large star at the top of each tree, which symbolizes the star that guided the three wise men to find Jesus. Moreover, in terms of traditional customs, only the head of the family can hang the star of hope, and no one else can do it for you. The surrounding Christmas lights and bulbs are very beautiful at night.
The thorny leaves of European holly symbolize the "crown of thorns" on the head of Jesus during his crucifixion, and the red fruit represents the blood shed by Jesus. Therefore, European holly is also called "Christ's thorn".
The silver/white ribbon represents the holiness of Jesus Christ, and the gold ribbon represents glory. The prototype of the Christmas ball is an apple, which symbolizes the abundant supply of Eden, a paradise on earth. The prototype of the bell is a bell in the hands of a shepherd. The shepherd shakes it to make the lost sheep find their voice and return to the shepherd. The meaning of the lost people seeks to find God, the good shepherd.
The prototype of the walking stick is the walking stick of the shepherd in the wilderness. The shepherd uses it to pull up the lamb that has fallen into the trap. The inverted crutch is similar to the initial "J" of "Jesus", so it also means Jesus.
The candle is a symbol of Christmas Eve starlight, and it also represents our gratitude to the Star of Bethlehem. The bow symbolizes that we should be closely linked by God's eternal love.
The round christmas decor wreath represents no beginning and no end, symbolizing that God's love for us has no beginning and no end.
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