Each year, we set up decorations in anticipation of Christmas, joyfully embracing the holiday season. However, the history behind some of our decorations is much deeper than we could have imagined, including the biblical meaning of the Christmas wreath. Below is the information you should know about Christ’s connection to the Christmas wreath.
A Circle That Reflects God’s Never-Ending Love
- The wreath’s circular shape is more than aesthetic—it symbolizes eternity.
- Scripture reminds us that “His steadfast love endures forever” (Ps. 136).
- Just as a circle has no beginning or end, God’s covenant love and His faithfulness toward His people never stop (Lam. 3:22–23).
- The wreath, therefore, becomes a visual reminder during Christmas that Christ’s love surrounds us.
Evergreen Branches: A Picture of New Life in Christ
- Evergreens remain vibrant even in the harshest winter, symbolizing life that cannot be extinguished.
- This reflects the spiritual renewal Jesus brings: “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation” (2 Cor. 5:17).
- Evergreens remind us that we are no longer spiritually dead; through Christ’s resurrection, we walk in new life (Rom. 6:4).
- They point to the eternal life secured through Jesus, a life that outlasts every season of trial.
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Red Berries: A Symbol of Jesus’ Sacrificial Blood
- The red berries woven into many wreaths represent the blood Christ shed for humanity (1 Pet. 1:18–19).
- They remind us of the price of redemption and the love displayed on the cross (Rom. 5:8).
- During a season filled with celebration, the berries gently draw us back to the cost of our salvation.
The Advent Wreath: A Prophetic Countdown to Christ
- Advent wreaths include candles that illuminate the meaning of Christmas week by week.
- Each candle color carries prophetic and biblical symbolism:
- Purple Candles
- Represent the prophecies foretelling the Messiah’s arrival (Isa. 9:6–7).
- Symbolize the angelic announcements that declared His birth (Luke 2:10–11).
- Recall Bethlehem, the humble place long foretold as His birthplace (Micah 5:2).
- Pink Candle
- Symbolizes the shepherds who rejoiced at the good news (Luke 2:15–16).
- Represents the joy Christ brings into the darkness of the world.
- White Candle (Christ Candle)
- Lit on Christmas Day to declare that Jesus is the Light of the world (John 8:12).
- Represents purity, holiness and the sinless Savior who came to redeem us.
- Purple Candles
These Symbols Point to the Full Story of Christ
- His eternal love
- His renewing life
- His sacrificial death
- His prophetic fulfillment
- His victorious light breaking into the world
As we hang our wreaths this Christmas, we’re invited to see more than a festive decoration—we’re reminded of the story of Christ woven into every branch, berry and candle. Each part quietly points us back to the Savior who came to bring eternal love, new life, and redeeming light into our world.
Prepared by Charisma Media Staff.
