25 Dec 2024
Every Christmas season, our world is adorned with familiar symbols that bring nostalgia and cheer—pine trees, Santa Claus, twinkling lights, mistletoe, and scenes of shepherds in the fields. These traditions have become beloved fixtures of the holidays, but their origins hold a much deeper meaning than we often realize. The Church introduced many of these symbols, rich with historical and spiritual significance, to point people toward the hope and joy found in Jesus Christ. This article explores the roots of these Christmas icons, uncovering how they were originally intended to draw our hearts back to the true reason for the season: the birth of our Savior.
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