Symbols of Christmas

It has been a long time. 

Tonight we brainstormed on symbols of Christmas. 

Light

Ornaments

Tree

Candy cane

Nativity Scene

Star

Manger

Angels

Shepherds 

Choirs

Presents

Santa

Reindeer

Elf

Snowmen

Then we needed to relate it to Christ. 

Lights — star, Jesus: the Light of the World

Ornaments — stars, gifts,

Tree — according to 1Nephi : Mary, Tree of Life

Nativity Scene — obvious a symbol of the Nativity

Star — map, Jesus: Light of the World

Manger — Humility, Bread of Life (Jesus)

Angels — 

Shepherds — witness, the Good Shepherd

Choirs — angels, prayers, praises and worship

Presents — wisemen, first gift (Jesus)

Santa — giving to the good, Service, attributes of Christ

Reindeer — disciples, angels, we take the light of Christ to others 

Elf — priesthood (helpers)

Snowmen — mortal life (temporary), benefitting from struggles, from Isaiah-pure, washing, sinless, ideal

Gingerbread — bread of life 

Gingerbread houses — places of worship, temples 

Poinsettia — eternal, blooms in the dark, resurrection, second coming, true vine