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Archangel Michael: Spiritual Meaning, Origins, and Characteristics The Bible tells us very little about angels. Saint Michael is only mentioned around five times, so the mystery surrounding Michael is as you might imagine quite difficult to unpick and perhaps that’s what makes him so fascinating. Yet despite his minuscule presence in the Bible, Archangel Michael […]

Biblically Accurate Cherubim: Meaning, Origins, and Characteristics In previous posts, we have covered the Seraphim of the first rank in the first realm and the Throne angels of the third rank. Today, I am going to talk about the second rank of angels in the first realm, which is called Cherubim. When people think of

Seraphim Angels: Meaning, Origins and Characteristics If you’ve seen Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, you’ll have noticed the blue fairy that gave Pinocchio life has been kind of going viral throughout the internet, she looks a little crazy, a little scary, a little surrealistic in a way, creepy, and people are calling it the biblically accurate

Candles for Christmas Tree- Explanation, Tradition, Significance I grew up spending Christmas with my great-grandmother, she always had candles on her tree. They were in little holders that clipped to the branches. The whole family, aunts, uncles, and cousins would go to her house for tea on Christmas Day. The Christmas tree with candles is

What Is the Significance of Angels at Christmas? At Christmas, we often find ourselves thinking more about angels. We sing carols such as “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” and our Christmas trees are adorned with angel ornaments. We exchange Christmas cards featuring angels on the front, and some ladies wear angel-themed jewelry. Many of our

History of Christmas Tree Toppers A Christmas tree topper, also known as a tree-topper, is a decorative ornament placed at the pinnacle, or “crown,” of a Christmas tree. This ornament serves as the focal point and crowning element, embodying the theme and spirit of your holiday decor. Tree toppers can vary widely in form, though

The Enigmatic Bethlehem Star: A Beacon of Christmas Bethlehem Star, or Christmas Star, has long been one of the key elements of the traditional Christmas narrative. Every year, as the holiday season approaches, stars begin to twinkle not just in the night sky but also in our homes, Christmas trees, our festive lights, and even

Embracing Tradition with Moravian Star Ornaments: 5 Reasons Why We Love Them With its unique design and rich history, the Moravian star has become a beloved symbol during the holiday season. Originating in the 19th century in Germany, these stars were initially used in Moravian boarding schools as a geometry lesson, but they quickly became