Below are symbols of Christmas and their significance.
| Advent Wreath Four candles placed on a wreath. One candle is lit each Sunday before Christmas in anticipation of Christ's birthday. |
| AngelAn angel told the shepherds of the birth of Jesus. Angels come in many forms for Christmas decorations including the tree topper. |
| Bells Church bells rang to announce the birth of Jesus. They still ring today. |
| Camels Camels are the animals the wisemen rode following the star to where Jesus was born. |
| Candles Candles represent the light that Jesus brought to earth. Pagans who converted to Christianity used candles on the sacred evergreen tree. |
| Christmas Cards For many years, private notes of good tidings were sent at Christmas time. In 1843, Sir Henry Cole had 1000 special designed cards printed. The custom of sending Christmas cards began. |
| Christmas Caroling Caroling is a medieval custom of singing and dancing around a Christmas tree. Early carols weren't holy enough for singing inside a church, so caroling was done outside. |
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