Christmas Symbolism-Part Three

Hi everyone! I'm happy to be joining Pink Saturday and Seasonal Sunday! Here are a few more symbols that each have a special meaning for Christmas.
Once again, all of these definitions are courtesy of Bronner's Christmas Wonderland. 

Rooster

Legend states that the only time a rooster crowed at midnight was the night that Jesus was born. In Spanish and Latin American countries "Misa del Gallo", the Mass of the Rooster, is celebrated at midnight on Christmas Eve. The crowing of the rooster at the dawn of each morning symbolizes the daily triumph of light over darkness and the victory of good over evil.

Robin

The night Christ was born a little brown bird shared the stable with the Holy Family. During the night, Joseph built a fire to keep the family warm, but as they slept the fire burned out. From its nest the bird flew down and fanned the embers with its wings. The bird was very close to the fire and heat turned the bird's feathers red. The breast of the Robin has been red ever since to remind us of its love and compassion for the baby Jesus.

Lighthouse

Lighthouses lift up our spirits and inspire us. Just as the bright beacon of light guides the ships along their route, directing them away from danger, the light symbolizes guidance through life. The lighthouse also serves as a symbol of Christ, the light of the world.
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path". Psalm 119:105

Pinata

The pinata may have originated in China and then spread to Italy, Spain and the Americas. Early pinatas were clay pots decorated with colored paper and filled with tiny treasures and treats. Used for religious teaching, breaking the pinata represents good defying evil. The treasures pouring from the broken pinata symbolize blessings, charity and abundance.
Have a happy day:@)

There's enough info for one more post, have you read enough, or is there an interest?

My favorite Christmas Movie... I like the comedies,
Christmas Vacation with Chevy Chase and Scrooged with Bill Murray!

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