As part of our Sunday School classes, we are looking at things in our lives that our parts of Christmas celebrations. The specific purpose for this is to see Christ in all of the things we do for Christmas.
We look at the Holly & Ivy this past week. We that the holly and ivy originally decorated altars, temples and sanctuaries. This was originally done so the early church members would not be easily recognized and persecuted. Over time the holly & ivy became a Christmas symbol.
- The points on the leaves are a remembrance of the crown of thorns
- The green on the leaves are a remembrance of eternal life we have with Jesus as our Savior & Lord
- The red berries are a remembrance of Jesus’ Blood that was shed for us.
I challenge each of us to look at our traditions and celebrations to see where Jesus is in them.
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