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Symbols and stories frame Christmas traditions in Christian faith
The article outlines core Christian symbols such as the cross crown star and fish, plus the butterfly for resurrection. It notes the Christmas tree tradition’s Lutheran origin in Danville Virginia during the 1950s, started by Francis Kipps Spencer to counter commercialism, with decoration duties offered to the following year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Ascension Lutheran Church
Danville
Francis Kipps Spencer
Halifax Media Group
Brittany Randolph
Karen Long
Shelby
Ascension
Evelyn Roche
Roche
Judy Bridges
Cheryl Miller
Charlotte
Greens
Mexico
Joel Roberts Poinsett
Charleston
S.C
Bethlehem