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AA FIR FIR TREETREE

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The pure green color of the stately fir tree remains green all year round, depicting the everlasting hope of

mankind. All the needles point Heavenward, making it a symbol of man's thoughts turning toward Heaven.

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AA STAR STAR

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The star was the Heavenly sign of promises long ago.

God promised a Savior for the world, and the star was

the sign of the fulfillment of His promise.

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AA CANDLE CANDLE

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The candle symbolizes that Christ is the light of the world, and when we see this great light, we are reminded of He who displaces the darkness.

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A WREATH

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The wreath symbolizes the

real nature of love Christ

showed for us. Real love never

ceases.Love is one continuousround of affection.

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SANTA CLAUSSANTA CLAUS

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Santa Claus, symbolize the generosity and good will we feel during the month of

December.

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AA HOLLY LEAF HOLLY LEAF

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The holly plant represents immortality. It represents the crown of thorns worn by our Savior. The red holly berries represent the

blood that He shed for us.

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AA GIFT GIFT

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God so loved the world that whoever believes in Him shall have everlasting life."

(John 3:16).

Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift.

Teach the children that the wise men bowed before the Holy Babe and presented Him with gold,

frankincense and myrrh. We should always give gifts in the same spirit of the wise men.

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AA CANDY CANE CANDY CANE

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The candy cane represents the shepherd's crook. The crook on the staff helps to bring strayed

sheep back to the flock. The candy cane is the symbol that we are our brother's keeper.

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ANAN ANGEL ANGEL

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It was the angels that heralded the glorious news of the Savior's birth.

The angels sang "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to men of good will."

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AA BELL BELL

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Teach the children that as the lost sheep are found by the sound of the bell, it should

bring mankind to the fold. The bell symbolizes guidance and return.

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TEACH THE CHILDREN the true meaning of Christmas.

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Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and

goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.

Merry Christmas!Merry Christmas!