Scripture Christmas Tree, keeping Christ in Christmas

Another tradition I brought with me when Wes and I were married is having a Scripture Tree.  When my brothers and I were children, my mom fashioned simple ornaments with scriptures describing Jesus Christ.  She illustrated each scripture with either a small picture or an actual small token like a mini light.

I wanted to keep things a little more simple, and when I found these metal tags in the stationary section of the store, I found my solution.



I searched the topical guide of my scriptures and found several different, (some not so well known) names that refer to Jesus Christ.  On one side, I printed the name, such as Savior or Good Shepherd, and on the other the corresponding verse of scripture where the name is found.   

For our first family home evening of December, we decorate our Scripture Chrirstmas Tree. We also place on it special olive wood ornaments I purchased when I studied in the Holy Land many years ago.

Around the base of the tree is a traditional head scarf for women, also found on my trek through the Holy Land. 

In our new home, the tree is in the entry, so that each time we enter our home we can have a special reminder of what Christmas is truly about. 

For those who may be interested, here is a list of the names and corresponding scriptures:
Savior......................Luke 2:11
Good Shepherd........John 10:14
Only Begotten..........John 1:14
Lamb of God...........John 1:29
Light of the World....Psalms 27:1
Redeemer................Job 19:25
King of Israel...........John 1:49
Bread of Life............John 6:35
Cornerstone..............Ephesians 2:20
Creator.....................2 Nephi 9:5
Mediator...................2 Nephi 2:28
Example...................2 Nephi 31:16
Rock.......................Helaman 5:12


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