The most striking and the most universal feature of Christmas is the use of evergreens in churches and homes. In Rome during the days JESUS lived on earth, evergreens were an emblem of peace, joy and victory. The early Christians placed them in their windows to let other Christians know that CHRIST had entered the home.
Holly and Ivy, along with pine and fir, are called evergreens because they never change color. They are always green and are alive, even in the midst of winter. They symbolize the unchanging nature and they remind s of the everlasting life that is ours through CHRIST JESUS.
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