POSTED DECEMBER 23, 2011

The children at R.E.A.L. Kids have been busy painting and decorating some beautiful Christmas ornaments to hang on their tree. During devotion time they have been preparing their hearts for Christmas by learning the true meaning behind many of the symbols we see at this time of year. Here are a few which were presented and discussed with the children.

The True Meaning of the Christmas Tree Green is the second color of Christmas.
The stately evergreen with its unchanging color represents the hope of eternal life in Jesus. It’s needles point heavenward as a reminder that man’s thoughts should turn heavenward as well.

The True Meaning of the Christmas Star
The star was the heavenly sign of promise. God promised a Savior for the world and the star was the sign of the fulfullment of that promise of the night that Jesus Christ was born. God always fulfills His promises and wise men still seek Him today.

The True Meaning of the Red Christmas Ornament
Red is deep, intense, vivid. It is the color of the life-giving blood that flows through our veins. It is the symbol of God’s greatest gift. Christ gave His life and shed His blood for us that we might have eternal life. When we see the color red it should remind us of that most wonderful gift.

The True Meaning of the Christmas Lights.
Christ is the light of the world. The glow of a candle also represents how man can show his thanks for the gift of God’s son who was born that Christmas Eve. We should follow in Christ’s footsteps, by going about doing good. We need to let our light shine before men that all may see it and glorify God. This is what is symbolized when the twinkling lights shine on the tree like hundreds of bright, shining candles, each of them representing one of God’s precious children, their light shining for all to see.