It was far back in the fifteenth century that the concept of Church Christmas decorations was adopted. The Christmas decorations in Church comprise of using items of ivy, Holm, bays and other affordable seasonal greens. Over time, Church Christmas decorations have taken many fresh, new and interesting forms.
Church Christmas Decorations in different countries
Different patterns for church decorations have been adapted since ancient ages across the different countries of the world.
In England there was an ancient mode of Church decorations with sprigs of holly and yew stuck into the high pews making the churches a miniature forest.
In Italy, Churches have nativity scenes as their main decoration. It consists of the newly born Jesus with Mary and Joseph. The three wise men who traveled far to see Baby Jesus and a shepherd is also present because the legend has it that they were present at the time of birth of Jesus Christ. It is on the basis of these tales that artisans make various kinds of mangers. The decorations are done with small trees, grottoes, rivers, lakes, the lights of "Bethlehem" in the background, replica of angels are hung from wires etc. In fact, all the churches in Italy try to compete for the most beautiful nativity mangers during Christmas. Most of these mangers are manufactured in Naples. The most beautiful Cribs are set up in churches and people go on thronging every Church in Naple to view and compare the nativity scenes.
In New Zealand, Churches often go for Christmas flowers display as part of decorations. Flowers are designed to interpret some of the phrases in the Bible for the Christian faith.
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