Legends

 

 

Here are some "Neat" little legends that I have read, and some that have been sent to me. I hope you enjoy reading them. ALSO, please don't forget to read about the Sand Dollar, Sea Horse and Foot Prints which, along with others you can find on my pages.  I will be adding more as I have time.

Christmas Spider There was an old woman who was unable to provide the traditional decorations for the Christmas holiday. A spider, who had narrowly escaped the dust mop, made his home in her tree and began to spin beautiful webs. On Christmas morning, the first light of sun struck the cobwebs, turning them to silver. When the woman awoke, she found the tree covered with silver treasure - the spider had brought good fortune.

Ladybug In Germany, the ladybugs are a symbol of good luck. They received their name centuries ago in Europe when farmers found aphids invading their grapevines. Prayers to the Virgin Mary for help were answered when thousand of these little red beetles appeared and ate the aphids. Farmers named the helpful beetles in honor of Mary, also known as "Our Lady".

Pine cones Pine cones symbolize eternity. Because of their abundance in the forest, they were often used as natural decorations. In Germany molds were developed by the early glass blowers to produce pine cones as glass Christmas tree ornaments.

Mushroom In Germany mushrooms are a good luck symbol. Associated with nature and the beauty of the forest. Finding a mushroom means good fortune is at hand. Mushroom ornaments are hung on the Christmas tree in reverence for nature and the hopes of good luck in the New Year.

Poinsettia Mexican legend tells of a boy who had no gift to put by baby Jesus. On his way to church, an angel told him to pick some dried weeds for his gift. As he laid them beside the other gifts, they turned into beautiful flowers. Dr. Joel Poinsett, the first U.S. ambassador to Mexico, brought the plant to the U. S. where it was named "Poinsettia".

Star The star symbolizes that great light which led the wise men to the Christ child. It also appears as the first star on Christmas eve. It also symbolizes hope for peace and good fortune for all people, and to remind us that we all share the same universe.

Candy Cane The candy cane starts with a stick of white candy. The white symbolizes the purity of the Christmas season. Red stripes are for the blood shed by Christ on the cross so that we may have eternal life. The candy cane is formed into a "J" to represent the precious name of Jesus, and the staff of the good shepherd. The hardness of the candy represents the solid rock, the foundation of the church, and the firmness of the promises of God.

Evergreen Tree The evergreen tree, which is green all year, is symbolic of the eternal life offered to Christians through faith in Christ. The tree top points heavenward. A star signifies the special star which guided the wise men to Bethlehem. The lights represent Christ, the "Light of the World". Gifts beneath the tree are representative of God's gift of his only begotten son who brings Hope, Love, Joy and Peace.