There are many things that became a regular part of Christmas
festivities and celebrations with time. There are Christmas toys that
became popular gifts for kids and Christmas ornaments that graced
Christmas trees and other holiday decorations. Christmas stockings
became a part of the celebrations due to the story of kindly Saint
Nicholas or Santa Claus, who is believed to bring toys for children who
wash and hang their stockings near the fireplace. Stars of all sizes
symbolize the divine Christmas Star that made its appearance when the
Christ was born. Christmas angel ornaments are symbolic of divine angels
while Santa Claus is symbolic of not only the kind patrons that
delighted in giving gifts to the poor and the children to bring
happiness to them during the Christmas season but also of the kindness
and charity that are integral part of Christmas spirit.
Christmas cakes and puddings were part of the Christmas festive meals
and Christmas crackers and candy canes became popular sweets that had a
touch of fun and looked quite interesting to children. Christmas trees
such as firs and pines and other evergreens such as holly and ivy were
symbolic of long life and hope. They also add cheer to the look of the
household. Holly with its red berries and ivy were fashioned into
wreaths and garlands and were used to decorate the house. Tinsel,
Christmas ornaments and toys were added to Christmas trees to make it
look sparkling and livelier. Hanging mistletoe and kissing under it is
considered to bring good luck to the household and spread the message of
love all over the world. In this section, we will talk about some of the
most significant Christmas symbols.
