Christmas True tells the ancient story of the holy symbols that we celebrate at Christmas. Where do these symbols come from and what do they mean? This article describes some of the symbols and meanings that I talk about in the book. To get your copy, sign up for free here. 

The Holly Wreath

The holly wreath is thorny, and the berries are blood red. Could this be the Crown of Thorns, placed on the savior’s head?

The Christmas Tree

As he hung upon the Tree of Life, whose leaves never die or fall; whose roots descend below all things, and branches rise above them all. And so, as we light our evergreen, and place the star up high; remember Christ, our Eternal Light, in whom we never die.

Candy Canes

Let us consider now the candy cane, formed like the Shepherd’s crook, ponder at the Shepherd’s pain, as we take a second look. Wrapped ’round the cane, it is revealed; His stripes, with which we are all healed.

Presents 

As a ransom He gave His life, the greatest gift ever given; that we might all have Eternal Life and live with Him in Heaven.