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
