Setting up the Christmas Tree

This year we decided to do something new with how we decorated our Christmas Tree.  We printed out pictures of items from the following poem.

Santa whispered, "Teach the Children the true meaning of Christmas"

The Star:  A heavenly sign of prophecy fulfilled long ages ago-the shining hope of                mankind.

Red:  The first color of Christmas symbolizing the Savior's sacrifice for all.

Fir Tree:  Evergreen-The second color of Christmas shows everlasting life.  The needles    point Heavenward.

The Bell:  Rings out to guide lost sheep back to the fold-signifying all are precious in the eyes of the Lord.

The Candle:  A mirror of starlight reflecting our thanks for the Star of Bethlehem.

Gift Bow:  Tied as we should all be tied together in bonds of goodwill forever.

Candy Cane:  The shepherd's crook used to bring lambs back into the fold-A reminder 

that we are all our brother's keeper.

The Wreath:  A symbol of the never ending eternal nature of love, having no beginning 

and no end.

We enjoyed the simplicity of the tree this year and the opportunity to focus on more meaningful aspects of Christmas.