Each ornament on our Chrismon tree has a special meaning.

Each ornament is a Chrismon which is a Christian symbol that gives honor to Christ. Each ornament points to Jesus.

"Chrismon" is a combination of two words "Christ" and "monogram." A Chrismon is just that - - a monogram of Christ.

Today we most often think of monograms as initials - - the first letter of each part of a name. A monogram is something that stands for something else.

A monogram for Jesus Christ might be "JC." However, during Bible times, Jesus wrote in Greek and, therefore, you will see a Chrismon for Jesus in Greek letters.

Many Chrismons are pictures or symbols that stand for Jesus. In Bible times, many people drew pictures or symbols to help explain what they believed in God. Many of the symbols on our tree were designed over 2000 years ago by the first Christians.

The ornaments are crafted in white and gold threads. White is the liturgical color for Christmas. It stands for purity and perfection.

"Then he was transfigured before them. His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them." Mark 9:2 & 3a

"Then I aw a great white throne and him who was seated on it." "He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledged his name before my Father and his angels." Revelations 10:11 & 3:5

God stands for God's glory and Majesty. God instructed that much of His Temple be overlaid with gold.

"He overlaid it with pure cold, both inside and out." Exodus 37:2

Heaven will be filled with gold.

"The great street of the city was of pure gold." Revelation 21:21

We can learn more about Jesus by learning about the Chrismons.

Each Chrismon represents a part of "Our Life in Christ." Each of the symbols can be related to one the underlined words as written below:

Through Holy Baptism, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we are brought to faith in Jesus, our Lord and Savior, who redeemed us, by His death on the cross. Through His Word and the Sacrament of Holy Communion, and regular worship, we are strengthened, until that great day when we shall rise to eternal life and see our great Lord and Savior, the King of Kings.