If you have been thinking of going the creative route for Merry Christmas postcards this year, one of the first things you'll need to decide on is the design to use for those Christmas postcards. Designs can feature pictures, art work, personal photos, or a beautiful scene made up of and dotted with various Christmas symbols. If you're not sure what type of Christmas symbols to use in your Christmas postcards, read on to find out what symbols may work for you and thus your Christmas postcards:
Stars: The stars signify the stars of heaven and the star of Bethlehem that the wise men followed to see Jesus. Stars also represent the hope of mankind.
Candy Canes: The candy cane is in the shape of the shepherd’s crook. The crook was used to help bring the sheep back that had strayed or got lost from the rest of the herd. The colors of red and white in a spiral symbolize that we are the keepers of mankind.
Stockings: Christmas stockings are believed to come from a legend in which a nobleman foolishly squandered his fortune, which left his three daughters without dowries for their weddings. St. Nicholas heard of the girls' plights and went to their house. He threw pouches of gold coins down the chimney where they landed in the stockings that were drying by the fireplace.
Santa Clause: Santa Clause began in the 4th Century when Saint Nicholas would spread good will amongst men. He was a generous man that was said to be devoted to children in particular. The legend of the man spread throughout Europe and in Holland his name was transformed into Sinterklass. The way that we see Santa Clause was developed from a poem composed by Clement C. Moore in 1822. He stands for good will on earth, kindness and generosity.
Earth: The symbol of Earth is often used to symbolize peace on earth and goodwill amongst men.
Ribbons: Ribbons and gift bows represent that we will be bound together in the bonds of goodwill forever.
Tree: The Christmas tree is made from an evergreen that symbolizes God’s everlasting love. The lights on the tree represent the stars of heaven. The star on top of the tree represents the star of Bethlehem that the wise men followed to see Baby Jesus. The Christmas tree also represents everlasting life and light. The needles are said to point up towards heaven.
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