Chrismons

The term "Chrismon" refers to Christ's Monogram and each symbol chosen reflects an aspect of Christ's life and/or ministry. The colors, white and gold, symbolize purity and royalty, respectively. Traditionally, Chrismons are placed on an evergreen tree, surrounded by the green that represents eternity.

Twelve Point Star

symbolizes the Epiphany, the twelfth day of Christmas when we celebrate the coming of the wise men to visit the Christ Child

Triquetra

represents the Trinity

Trinity Rings

represents the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Trinity Knot

symbolizes the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Star of Bethlehem

recalls the night of Christ's birth as well as the four points of the Cross on which he died

Seashell

represents the water used in Baptism

Sand Dollar

symbolizes the water of Baptism

Palm Branch

symbolizes Christ's victory over death

Manger and Crown

combines the manger in which the Christ child slept and his crown as the Prince of Peace

Lotus

a Hindu symbol that represents the eternal life to which we bloom after we rise from the muck of this world

Icthus

an ancient Christian symbol used to identify fellow Christians, 'icthus' comes from the Greek anagram which stands for 'Jesus Christ God's Saviour Son'

Heron

symbolizes grace and patience

Flower of Life

represents the creation of our world

Fleur-de-lis

symbolizes the royalty of the trinity as represented by three formal and bound leaves

Five Point Star

symbolizes the five wounds of Christ during his crucifixion

Egyptian Lotus

represents the eternal life to which we bloom after we rise from the muck of this world

Dove

symbolizes the peace of God's Spirit

Daisy

symbolizes loyal love

Crown of Thorns

symbolizes the crown that was placed on Christ's head before his crucifixion