The St. Nikolaus and The Meaning of Christmas Ornaments Set consist of 10 Hand Blown German Glass Ornaments, ranging from 3¼ to 4½ inches tall. The St. Nicholaus Meaning of Christmas Ornament Sets includes one each of all the Symbols of Christmas. St. Nikolaus is dressed in a red robe with white fur like trim, light blue mittens and black boots with a gold glittered pack over one shoulder, a glittered tree over the other and a teddy bear in his pocket. The Angel has blonde hair, silver wings with iridescent glitter, a light blue gown with blue glitter and is carrying a gold glittered star on a gold glitter string. The tree is green with green glitter edging. The Star is shiny gold with gold glitter edging. The shiny red Candle has a gold flame with iridescent glitter dripping wax and is in an old fashioned candle holder with a clip to attach it to your tree. The Gift is wrapped in soft gold paper with green, purple, red, blue and gold glitter stars and tied with a shiny red ribbon bow with gold decorations. The Candy Cane is striped bright red and silvery white with iridescent white glitter between the stripes. The Holly is oval shaped green leaves with iridescent green glitter and three red glitter berries. The Bell is bright shiny gold with gold glitter swirls. The Wreath is circular green leaves decorated with iridescent green glitter with a silver center and tied with a bright red bow with iridescent white glitter. Each of St. Nikolaus and The Meaning of Christmas Ornaments has been hand painted with bright beautiful colors and decorated with colorful German Glass Glitter. The Meaning of Christmas Ornaments Sets come in a, Christmas red, wooden gift box with gold decorations painted on the lid. Each Meaning of Christmas Ornament Set comes with the meaning of each ornament printed in red on a light gold 9¾ by 6¾ history card. Select this link to view our Other Blown Glass Ornaments.
St. Nikolaus and the Meaning of Christmas
How do children learn the true spirit and meaning of Christmas? It is not just by observing acts of charity once a year, but through a lifetime of lessons taught by parents and respected elders. Christmas should be celebrated in our hearts and minds all year long.
St. Nikolaus, a benevolent man of God, felt it was important for children to learn the meaning of Christmas; so he carefully chose nine symbols to show them. In his bag, he carried ornaments of a fir tree, a star, a candle, a wreath, an image of himself, a holly leaf, a gift, a candy cane, an angel and a bell’ children will remember these for the rest of their lives.
As he hung each ornament on the Christmas tree, he spoke of the meaning each one has…
The Fir Tree is pure green in color all year long, evergreen, and depicts the everlasting hope of mankind. All the needles point to heaven, making it a symbol of a person’s thoughts and prayers turning toward heaven.
The Star is the brilliant star, the heavenly sign of promises long ago, the star that led the Wise Men to the Christ Child. God promised a Savior and the star was the sign of fulfillment of that promise.
The Candle represents Christ as the light of the world and when we see the candle glowing we are reminded of Him who takes away our darkness.
A Wreath, one continuous circle and evergreen, symbolizes the eternal nature of His never ceasing love.
St. Nikolaus is an image of Himself and reminds children of generosity and good will toward all people.
A Holly Leaf represents immortality. It reminds us of the crown of thorns worn by Jesus Christ and the berries represent the blood shed by Him.
The Gift reminds us God gave us his only begotten Son. Like the Wise Men who brought gold, frankincense and myrrh, we should give gifts in the same spirit; freely and from our heart.
The Candy Cane represents the shepherd’s staff that helps bring the lost sheep back to the flock and it reminds us that we should be respectful and take care of one another. When you turn the shepherd’s staff upside down, you have the letter “J” for Jesus.
The Angel heralded the glorious news of Baby Jesus’ birth singing, “peace on earth and goodwill toward all people.”
The Bell symbolizes guidance and return. Just as the lost sheep are found by the sound of a bell, it keeps us close in God’s care.
St, Nikolaus said, “Remember to teach the children the true meaning of Christmas and not to put me in the center, for I am a humble servant and I bow down to worship him, our God.” Select this link to view our Collectible Santa Claus Gifts.