Today we’ll have some fun (and maybe even some inspiration) with Chrimons. The word ‘Chrismon’ means Christ Monogram. These are decorations that represent the Names of Christ. Often used to decorate trees, I’m using mine on a wreath this year. On my wreath you will see several of the simple designs I dredged up from my Sunday School teacher days.
The wreath itself is a symbol and reminder that Jesus is the Branch from the Root of David (Is. 11:1). See if you can find the other symbols on the wreath:
He is the Lamb of God. (John 1:29)
The candle represents Jesus, Light of the World. (John 8:12)
A crown shows Christ as King of Kings. (I Timothy 6:15 or Revelation 17:14)
Snowflakes remind us that he forgives our sins and makes them white as snow. (Isaiah 1:18)
Crosses, of course, represent Jesus, Savior and Redeemer. The white and gold cross is a Chrismon someone gave me as a gift & introduced me to the concept. (Matthew 27:37-50)
The candy cane is a dual reminder that Jesus is our Shepherd and that He shed his blood to make us holy. (John 10:11)
The Trefoil represents the Three-in-One nature of God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19)
Sometimes Jesus is called the Rose of Sharon. (Song of Solomon 2:1)
Holly is not really a Chrismon but is a symbol that reminds us of the three-fold nature of God and of Christ’s crown of thorns and the blood He shed.
You can use the verses as starting point(s) for devotions, prayers, or lexio divino meditations on Who Jesus Is.
If you decide to make your own Chrismon ornaments, there are many websites with various patterns and ideas. Just enter Chrismon into a search engine. My own designs are very simple and use paper, beads and pipe cleaners. You can open this pdf file on my website (http://cynthiadavisauthor.com/Chrismon%20Decorations.pdf) to see the patterns and directions I used.
See you tomorrow.
