Why is a WREATH a symbol of Christmas?
Hebrews 2:9 "What we do see is Jesus, who was given a position “a little lower than the angels”; and because he suffered death for us, he is now “crowned with glory and honor.” Yes, by God’s grace, Jesus tasted death for everyone."
At Christmas time we typically place a Wreath on the front door of our house. What does this beautiful, piney green, decorated ring have anything to do with Christmas? To some it may just be a cute winter decoration, but for the believer it has a deeper significance.
The Wreath is another reminder of why Jesus was even born into this world. He came to take our suffering and shame. It is a great tool to use in order to teach our children what happened to Jesus and all that Christ did for us.
When Jesus was crucified the Roman soldiers placed a crown of thorns on His head in mockery of He being the king of the Jews (Matthew 27:29). Thorns were a part of the curse that the earth received during the fall of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3 and so when the soldiers were mocking Jesus with this crown of thorns what they were unknowingly doing was putting on Him the curse that belonged to the earth! However, in the eyes of God, I believe, that He saw the fulfillment of the suffering in Jesus Christ and as Jesus embraced this crown of thorns. He took on the curse for mankind. Though this symbol was used for mockery it is actually an amazing symbol of who Jesus is and what He came to accomplish.
Man crowned Jesus with mockery, but God crowned Him with glory and honor and someday every person will recognize Him as King of kings and Lord of lords (1 Timothy 6:15) and every knee will bow to His name (Philippians 2:10).
The Wreath that we place on our front door is not a dead ring of thorn branches, no! Instead, it is a bushy, green, full, decorated circle representing that Jesus came to be our King and give us life. Some people may place poinsettias, ornaments, berries, or even bows on their wreath all representing the fruitfulness and gifts that our true king brings into our pain, mockery, and cursed lives; overcoming the schemes of the enemy and demonstrating His true power over shame and death.
So why do we hang a Wreath on the front door of our home? Because we remember that Jesus is the King over this house, we are honored for Him choosing to come into this world, and we know someday our King will return again!
The next time you see a Wreath hanging in celebration of Christmas remember that ring represents the King of kings and the love he has for you!
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