The Christmas tree can be more than mere decoration: It can be a witness to others, symbolizing the beauty of life and living. In wintertime the evergreen, even in the midst of death and decay, is a symbol of everlasting life. In spite of the hardships of winter, the evergreens survive and stay beautiful and green all winter long--just like Jesus!

So make the tree a reminder of Jesus, Son of the eternal God of Heaven, and a reminder of our everlasting evergreen eternal life and the other gifts He hangs on us continually. Let's never lose the true meaning of Christmas, or let the symbolism of the tree and the genuine spirit of Christmas become drowned in all the confusion of this world and its worldliness. Let's glorify the Lord at Christmastime!