Begun more than a half-century ago by a Lutheran Church member from Virginia, the tradition of the Chrismon tree has become a popular Christmastime fixture in many denominations.

Stop by Fairbanks United Methodist for a Chrismon workshop or check out Memorial Drive Lutheran Church, and you will see these ancient symbols on proud display. Chrismons take many shapes and forms.

Bright red poinsettias line the stage at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. On stage a sleigh sits next to a fireplace donned with stockings, creating a picture-perfect setting for the ...

Here are the top 10 symbols and their meanings. 1. Wreaths. Wreaths are beloved symbols of Christmas, representing the season's spirit with their timeless circle of greenery.

Dec. 2—Using thousands of white and gold beads and 82 patterns, 14 women spent hundreds of hours creating more than 240 Chrismon ornaments. The beaded Chrismons, which appear in the shape of ...

Chrismons are white and gold Christmas ornaments or symbols that represent Christ and the Christian faith. On Dec. 1, the church celebrated one of the women who organized the Chrismon effort and ...