Reading people's opinions about Christmas - it was
originally a pagan festival hijacked by Christians, but could each symbol be
seen in the light of Christ's incarnation?
Tree - and it can remind us that Jesus came to die on a
'tree' for our sins.
Each branch could be a picture of the church, with Christ
being the trunk (vine) and His people, the branches.
Red baubles could be symbolic of His blood,
Gold for His kingship,
Purple for royalty too,
Silver for the price paid at Calvary.
Green is a peaceful colour so could remind us that He is the
Prince of Peace,
Blue, the colour of the heavens, where He resides!
Star on top, symbolises the star from the east or even the
Bright and Morning Star*!
Ok maybe it might be spiritualising it somewhat, but it
doesn't have to be pagan!
*Jesus is called the Bright and Morning Star so maybe the
star the wise men followed, was visible during the day and that's what made it
unusual!
Revelation 22:16 “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to
you these things in the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the
Bright and Morning Star.”
