Yes! For the first time in recent history, I have my Christmas tree up the day after Thanksgiving! This accomplishment was made possible by Emily, the Magnificient!! She can also leap tall buildings in a single bound!
Isn't it lovely? In case you have never seen one, this is a Chrismon tree. The Chrismons ornaments were first developed by Frances Kipps Spencer (1917-1990) at Ascension Lutheran Church in Danville, Virginia. She originated them in 1957 when she set out to create decorations appropriate for a church Christmas tree.
An evergreen tree, which symbolizes the eternal life, which our savior has won for us, forms the background for tiny white lights and gold Chrismons designs. The lights speak of Him who is the light of the world, and the Chrismons ornaments proclaim the name, the life, and the saving acts of Jesus the Christ.
Some Chrismons designs are simple copies of symbols of Christianity from its earliest days; Others are new explanations of God's constant presence in our ever changing world; and some are combinations of several elements old and new.
The symbols used are interdenominational and the heritage of all Christians.
Chrismons are not to be bought, sold or put into kit form.
MAY THESE SYMBOLS CONTINUALLY REMIND YOU OF GOD'S GREATEST GIFT TO
US ALL, JESUS CHRIST.
For more information concerning Chrismons go here: http://www.umcs.org/chrismons/
Feel free to ask me any questions you might have about my reditions.
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