Christmas Symbols, Traditions, Lore and Superstition

There are also many traditions, much lore, and even some superstitions associated with the holiday season. As I run across them, I will link to them here as well.

Christmas Candles - Candles have always been symbols of Christmas - here you will find a great history of the use of candles to mark this special time of year.

Christmas Lights - created soon after the use of electricity became widespread in the United States, strings of lights have become an increasingly common indoors and out.

Christmas Ornaments - ornaments are an absolute necessity for decorating the tree. They've evolved through the centuries, and many styles have special meaning and stories to go along with them.

Christmas Trees - from the first reported decoration of a Christmas Tree by Martin Luther, trees and other greenery have become essential symbols for families around the world.