MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS
Cards (28)
- Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ.
- The name Christmas comes from the Mass of Christ.
- The name Christmas comes from the Mass of Christ.
- A mass service is sometimes called Communion or Eucharist.
- A mass service is where Christians remember that Jesus died for us and then came back to life.
- Christmas Symbols:
- Star
- Lights and Candles
- Christmas Tree
- Poinsettias
- Holly
- Star - One of the most recognizable symbols in Christmas.
- Star - Represents the star that appeared before the shepherds and the wise men.
- 3 Wise men:
- Gaspar
- Baltazar
- Melchor
- 3 Gifts from the wise men:
- Myrrh
- Frankincense
- Gold
- Christmas Lights can remind us that Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
- Christmas Tree - A green, thriving tree in the dead of winter reminded people of hope and new life.
- Poinsettias - Originates from mexico.
- Poinsettias - It is a plant that thrives during winter and symbolizes new life.
- Red Poinsettias - Can remind us the blood spilled by Christ.
- Holly - Used as a christmas decoration all around the world.
- The sharp edges of the Holly represents the crown of thorns.
- The sharp edges of the Holly represents the crown of thorns.
- The red holly berry reminds us Christ's bloodshed.
- The circular shape of the evergreen represents eternity.
- The Shepherds - These are the FIRST people who came to Jesus
- Samuel the Lamanite - Prophesied Jesus' birth including the appearance of the star
- What are the unique Christmas symbols in the Philippines?
- Lots of Lights
- Parol
- Noche Buena
- What is the unique Christmas Symbol in England?
- Stockings hung on bedposts
- What is the unique Christmas Symbol in Poland?
- People share a Pre-dinner wafer
- What is the unique Christmas symbol in Greece?
- Christmas Trees
- Boats
- Gift-Giving - Symbolizes the act of sharing and expressing love and care for others
- Gift-Giving - Reflects the generosity associated with the story of the Magi bringing gifts to Jesus