LEARNING DAILY

 

Yesterday I shared the first half of the True Meaning of Christmas.  So far Santa has shared about the FIR TREE, STAR, and the WREATH.  Enjoy the rest of what Santa teaches about the True Meaning of Christmas.

 

                                           THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS continued

 

He then pulled from his bag an ORNAMENT of himself.  “Teach the children that I, Santa Claus, symbolize generosity and good will that we feel during the month of December.”

 

He then brought out a HOLLY LEAF.  “Teach the children that the holly plant represents immortality.  It represents the crown of thorns worn by our Savior.  The red berries represent the blood shed by Him.

 

Next, he pulled from his bag a GIFT and said, “Teach the children that God so loves the world that He gave His begotten Son.”  Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift.

 

Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a CANDY CANE and hung it on the tree.  “Teach the children that the candy cane represents the shepherd’s crook.  The crook on the staff helps bring back stray sheep to the flock.  The candy cane is the symbol that we are our brother’s keeper.”

 

He reached again and pulled out an ANGEL.  “Teach the children that it was the angels that heralded in the glorious news of the Savior’s birth.  The angels sang Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace and good will toward men.”

 

Suddenly I heard a soft twinkling sound, and from his bag he pulled out a BELL.  “Teach the children that as the lost sheep are found by the symbol of the bell, it should ring mankind into the fold.  The bell symbolizes guidance and return.

 

Santa looked back and was pleased.  He looked back at me and I saw that the twinkle was back in his eyes.  He said, “Remember, teach the children the true meaning of Christmas and do not put me in the center, for I am but a humble servant of the One that is, and I bow down to worship Him, our Lord, our Savior, Our God.”

 

 

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