Christmas Symbols
Many familiar Christmas symbols are full of biblical meaning and Christian history. Below you will find a a list of 20 different symbols — a selection of the people and things most often depicted in images of Christmas. Select a symbol below to get more detail, as well as the option to hear a short audio program.
Choose from the following symbols:
| ANGELS | MARY AND JOSEPH | ||
| BELLS | MISTLETOE | ||
| CANDY CANES | NATIVITY SCENE | ||
| CHRISTMAS COLORS | POINSETTIAS | ||
| CHRISTMAS TREES | SANTA CLAUS |
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| DOVES | SHEPHERDS | ||
| GIFTS | SNOWFLAKES | ||
| HOLLY | STAR | ||
| JESUS | WISE MEN |
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| LIGHT | WREATHS* | ||
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*The Christmas season officially begins with Advent (November 27th in 2011). Learn more about Advent wreath traditions here. | ||
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