Christmas Symbolism
Both Ancient and
Modern
Joseph: Lineage of Jesus Christ comes
through Joseph in Matt. James Talmage
said, If Judah would have reigned from David until Joseph, Joseph would have
been king of the Jews and Jesus would have been as his successor. Jesus the
Christ (1916 p. 87) Luke 1:32 Throne of his father David Luke
1:32
Mary a virgin: undefiled by man
Angel sent: A heavenly mission that comes
from God and not of man.
Name of Jesus: Hoshea or Joshua he will
save his people from their sins.
Emmanuel: God is with us
Her First Born Son: Right to preside
over the family, he would also inherit
all that his father has (as the birthright son), who was King of the universe.
Joseph knew her not so Jesus would be
born of a virgin to show the world he came not of any man, he came only by God,
his father.
Bethlehem: House of Bread- I am the
bread of Life to those who will internalize and make him a part of their lives.
City of David: Right to rule the nation
Day-night-day no darkness: With Christ there is no darkness, he is the
light of the world.
Born at night: Light to lead the world out
of darkness
Wrapped in Swaddling Clothes: Arms
(Power) not available to use, he is helpless as all kids
Laid in a manger: Christ will be the food
for the sheep
Shepherds watching over their flocks: Priesthood
leaders and their responsibilities to be a witness, many believe the shepherds
were the temple priests caring for the sheep that would be the paschal lambs
for the “feast of the Passover”
Angelic Choir: praising God, announcing
the good news of a Savior for the world
Shepherds bear witness of the Savior: He
is the shepherd of Israel
Wise men from the East: All will come to worship him from the highest
to lowest.
New Star in East: East =comes from God,
He is here to give us guidance and direction.
Gold: wealth for a king, symbolic of the
Celestial kingdom
Frankincense-incense: spices for burial,
his purpose was to come and die for us.
Myrrh: to prepare him for his death in
order to save us.
Stable: He received nothing man would
consider important, descended below all things
Candy Cane: shepherd’s
staff, also colors red, blood of Christ & white, purity.
Snow: Pureness of the
world through the atonement
Green: eternal life Gifts: He is the 1st gift
Christmas Tree: evergreen
or eternal life Christmas lights: light
and truth
Presents:
The greatest gift ever given. (Christ and his atonement)
