The True Meaning of Christmas

Tonight was our ward Christmast party and we had a great time visiting with friends and remembering the 'Reason for the Season'.
of Jeff and the boys enjoying their dinner:




We also got a little handout that I thought was cute, some of these I'd never heard before.

The True Meaning of Christmas
The Fir Tree: It's pure green color remains green all year round, representing the everlasting hope of mankind and eternal life. All the needles point heavenward, making it a symbol of man's thoughts and prayers turning toward heaven.
The Star: A heavenly sign of prophecy, fulfilled long ago, of God's promise of a Savior.
The Wreath: Symbolizes the true nature of love. Real love never ceases, it does not have limits or stipulations, just like God's love which has no begining or end.
The Candle: Represents the light that Heavenly Father sent to us through the Christ child that first Christmas so long ago. When we see the glows of the flickering candle we are reminded no matter how big or small, each one of us has the light of Christ within, to share with the world.
The Gift: God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son.
The Bow: Represents how we are all tied to each other with love as the family of mankind and should be tied together in the bonds of goodwill forever.
The Holly:It represents the crown of thorns worn by our Savior. The red berries represent the sacrifice made by Him for the entire world.
The Candy Cane: Represents the shepherd's crook that keeps sheep from straying and helps to bring back lost sheep to the flock.
The Angels: Announced the glorious news of the Savior's birth. The angels sang "Glory to God in the highest, peace on earth and goodwill toward men."
The Bell:Symbolizes guidance, return, and rings out glad tidings.
Santa Claus: A humble servant and believer of Christ, symbolizes the generosity and kindess we should feel.

So, the way that we view Christmas is all up to us as individuals. The holiday has become very commercialized, but, wherever we look, there are signs and reminders of what Christmas is really about. Christmas is what we make it.