Christmas Symbols Zachery,Amelia,Tyler,Olivia and Peyton

Christmas gifts The ancient Romans used it first. It came from saturnalia We use them because the people brought them to Jesus on his birthday.

Candles It was first used in a church It is a silent tribute It was meant to recall the lights people lit in there windows

Rosemary It was first used by middle ages by house wives People spread it on the floor to make their kitchen smell good When Jesus Christ was born mary put him on the plant and began to bore fruit,flowers.

Tinsel Came from a Christian It came from the spiders web It was for the tree Because it was the symbols of light.

Baubles and apples Baubles are replicas of fruit. Apples in some parts of the world are used to decorate tree. Baubles reflect light off of the candles so the light multiplies.

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