THE CHRISTMAS TREE

What is the significance of the Christmas tree?  Here are a few of the symbols associated with this part of the holiday season.

The tree itself is an evergreen, the symbol of eternal life offered to us through faith in Christ.

The lights on the tree represent Christ who is "The Light of the World."  Martin Luther was the first to light a tree.  He used candles.

The star on top represents the star of Bethlehem, which directed the wise men to the site of Christ's birth.

The colors red and green are often used in decorating the tree.  Red symbolizes the blood Christ shed when he paid for our sin by dying on the cross.  It is for this reason that He was born into our world.  Green symbolizes the new life in his resurrection, a new life we can share by believing in him.

The gifts beneath the tree can be thought of as a symbol of the gift of eternal life which Christ bought for us.  Because of his love for us, we are motivated to share this great gift with others.

Keep these symbols and their significance in mind the next time you look at a Christmas tree.  Their message contains the true meaning of Christmas.

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