December 16th - What are Jingler Bells?

Decorations and Other Christmas Symbols

Jingle Bells - bells were apparently rung to celebrate the birth of Christ. They are also used to announce the presence of a travel, like Santa Claus and the jingle bells on his sleigh. 

Star - is a reminder of the star that lead the wise men to  Bethlehem. Alternatively the star can be used as a sign of hope. 

 

Holly- druids though holly had healing powers and symbolized eternal life. To Christians, holly represents parts of the crucifixion of Christ. The red berries symbolize the blood of Jesus, the drops that fell on the cross. The leaves are prickly like the crown of thorns.