Christmas Cougar by Jim Forte, on FlickrRed, green and white are the most popular Christmas colors but what do they mean and what's the story behind them?
IMG_0702 by Jim Forte, on FlickrRed is the traditional Christmas color.
IMG_0704 by Jim Forte, on FlickrRed is probably the most traditional of all the Christmas colors. It's the color of Santa Claus’ suit, after all. And it's also the color of many classic Christmas decorations, from candy canes to poinsettias. But why is red so associated with Christmas? Well, one theory is that it's a nod to the Christian belief that Jesus Christ was crucified on a cross made of reddish-brown wood. Another theory is that red symbolizes the blood of Christ which was shed for our sins. In addition, red also symbolizes the fire of God's love. Red is a powerful color that really grabs attention, which is why it's also often used in advertising and marketing around Christmastime. Whatever the reason, there's no denying that red is an important part of the Christmas tradition. So, if you're looking to get into the holiday spirit, be sure to deck your halls with plenty of red decorations.
Green is the refreshing Christmas color.
IMG_0705 by Jim Forte, on FlickrRed is the most popular Christmas color, but what about green? It's certainly a festive color, and it's perfect for decorating a Christmas tree. But why is green so popular at Christmas time? One theory is that it represents the evergreen trees that were traditionally used as Christmas trees. Green also symbolizes life and growth, which is fitting for a holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. Moreover, it symbolizes hope and peace. Just as evergreen trees stay green year-round, so too does the hope and peace that comes from having Jesus in our lives. In addition, green is a calming color, and what could be more calming than a bright, shining tree with Christmas light colors? Or you could even enliven your living room décor by hanging a greenery garland over the mantelshelf. So, if you're looking for a change from the traditional red, why not try going green? It may just give you a new perspective on the holidays.
White is the true Christmas color.
IMG_0706 by Jim Forte, on FlickrWhite is often seen as a pure color, and that's certainly true at Christmas time. White represents the purity and innocence of baby Jesus. When we see baby Jesus in nativity scenes, he's always portrayed as being wrapped in white blankets. White can also represent joy, goodness, and light. All of these things are present at Christmas time thanks to Jesus. Apart from that, traditional Christmas is a white Christmas, with snow on the ground and in the air. You can decorate the tables with cotton ball string lights or simply use other Christmas ornaments that are white. Fir trees are also traditional at Christmas, and they are also predominately white. So, when you see a White Christmas, it is like seeing a traditional Christmas. And that is definitely something to celebrate.
IMG_0703 by Jim Forte, on FlickrMerry Christmas!
