Just some things to think about. When it comes to Christmas, so many things point away from Christ, but I hope that this will help to be a reminder of the real reason for the season.
* A wreath is a circle, which has no beginning and no end, just as Christ's love for us has no beginning and no end. Because of this love, Christ left Heaven to be born and live in this sinful world, eventually to die a terrible death and to raise Himself from the dead, all so that He could save us.
* Christmas trees are unlike other trees. They grow so that they point up to heaven, reminding us that the real reason for Christmas is Christ, not the presents under the tree. They are also green all year long, which can be a reminder of how believers will live forever with Christ in Heaven.
* Christmas colors: Red, white, and green. RED stands for Christ's blood, which was shed for us. Without His birth, he could not die. When we accept it as the only payment for our sins, that blood washes us WHITE as snow. GREEN stands for how we can grow in Christ as we follow the example of His life.
* Lights on the Christmas tree remind us of several things.
1) The Star that the wise men followed to find baby Jesus.
2) Jesus is the Light of the world.
3) We are to be a light to the people around us.
* The gifts that we give to each other should remind us of the precious gifts that the wise men gave to the baby Jesus. Just as they gave their best to Him, we should also give our best to Christ.
If anyone can think of anything else, go ahead and leave a comment!
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