What is the meaning of the Christmas tree and the many things we use to decorate them? In this video you will take a tour through the many Christian symbols of the Christmas tree including: Evergreen = Pine and fir trees are evergreen and reminds us of the everlasting life we share with God through the Death and Resurrection of Christ. Evergreen Tree = The Christmas tree itself reminds us of the Tree of Life in the Genesis Creation story. Jesus is the new Tree of Life and the source of everlasting life. Christmas Lights = Candles and lights on trees remind us that Jesus is the light of the world especially during the long dark days of winter. Ornaments = For many years people decorated their evergreen trees with red apples and for Christians this was a further reminder of the fruit of the Tree of Life in the story of Adam and Eve. Ornaments come in all shapes, sizes, and designs today and each decoration can have unique meaning for families. Star = Stars are often placed on the top of Christmas trees as a reminder of the Star of Bethlehem that led the Magi to find Jesus in the Epiphany story of the Bible. Angel = An angel is sometimes placed on the top of the tree rather than a star as a reminder of the angels in the fields who announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds in the Bible. __________ Are you a teacher? Want to teach your students about the symbolism of the Christmas tree? Try using this lesson plan: https://www.thereligionteacher.com/christmas-tree-lesson-plan/ #Christmas #ChristmasTree #jesusisthereasonfortheseason #starofbethlehem SUBSCRIBE for more Catholic videos: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thereligionteacher CONNECT WITH THE RELIGION TEACHER: -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReligionTeacher -- Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/religionteacher/ CONNECT WITH JARED: -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jareddees/ -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/jareddees -- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jareddees/ ARE YOU A RELIGIOUS EDUCATOR? CHECK OUT THESE RESOURCES: -- Activities: https://www.thereligionteacher.com/religious-education-activities/ -- Popular Lesson Plans: https://www.thereligionteacher.com/catholic-lesson-plans/ -- The Religion Teacher's Guide to Lesson Planning: https://www.thereligionteacher.com/guide-to-lesson-planning/ -- BECOME A MEMBER: Access hundreds of printable worksheets, class videos, and online courses here: https://members.thereligionteacher.com/join/