Samples of the Christian/Chrismon patterns found in the following collection. |
- About Christian Symbolism
- Best Guide to Chrismons for Christmas
- "Worship Without Words" by Patricia S. Klein
- More Christian Symbols at Color The Bible
- What Symbols Are Used for Both Christ and His People?
Patterns for Christmas Trees or Specifically Chrismon Trees: I have included both ancient and contemporary patterns here now. Print out the explanations and scriptures for teaching and sharing with your church members this coming Christmas/Advent season and craft meaningful ornaments that point to the Messiah!
- Babe In The Manger Symbol
- A 16th Century Pomegranate Design for Chrismons
- Four Sun Symbols for a Chrismon Christmas Tree
- A Simple Fleur De Lys
- The Magen David Symbol
- A Tudor Wild Rose Design
- A Tudor Rose Medallion including stem and leaves
- Three Rings Represent The Trinity
- Grape Patterns for Chrismon Trees
- The Passion Cross or the Calvary Cross
- The Peacock Symbol
- The Greek Cross Chrismon Pattern
- Sheaves of Wheat for a Chrismon Tree
- The Cross of Glory Chrismon
- The Escallop Sea Shell
- Trinity Emblems With The Name of God in Hebrew
- Olive Branch Chrismon Pattern
- Cross of Constantine Pattern - two versions
- Italian Lamb of God for Chrismons
- The Phoenix Rising as A Christian Symbol
- The Divine Hand of Christ Chrismon
- The Fish Symbol or ICHTHYS
- The Eagle With Her Eaglets Chrismon Symbol...
- "IHS" Plus a Crown Pattern for Chrismons
- Lion and Palm Leaves Chrismon
- The Lion Symbol
- Saint Andrew's Cross Chrismon Pattern
- Seraphim in The Throne Room...
- The Gospel Cross Chrismon
- The Descending Dove or Divine Dove Symbol
- The Thistle Symbol
- A Cross Confirmation Banner by Kathy Grimm
- An Epiphany Star Pattern for a Chrismon Tree
- Davidic Harp Chrismon Patterns
- Ancient Laurel Crown Symbolism
- The Virgin Holding Baby Jesus Chrismon
- The Latin Cross Pattern
- The Crown Symbol for a Chrismon Christmas Tree
- Sword Symbols in Chrismons
- Planet Earth Symbol
- Ancient Woven Cross Pattern
- The Creator's Hand Symbol
- Trinity ring symbols from the catacombs...
- The Anchor/Cross Symbol
- Combined Triangle, Trinitarian, Dove Symbol - multiple trefoil designs here
- Dove With Olive Branch Symbol
- An Inhabited Cross Chrismon
- Embroider a Red Rose to Represent Christ's Passion
- The Open Bible Chrismon
- The Savior's Anchor Symbol
- Chalice Pattern No. 1 for Chrismons
- Luther's Rose From 1530
- Lamp Symbolism for Chrismons
- Two Sacred Heart Symbols
- The Crown of Martyrdom
- The Trinity Fish Symbols
- Three Pelican Chrismon Symbols
- The Heart Symbol for Chrismons
- The Creator of Souls Chrismon
- Cherubim Chrismon Pattern
- A Shamrock Chrismon Symbol
- Bell Symbolism for Chrismon Ornaments
- Three Crown of Thorns Chrismon Patterns
- Early Trinity Symbols in Chrismons
- The Divine Three In One
- The Seven Candles Symbol
- Crosses from The Christian Celts
- Three gold patterned papers for Chrismon crafting
- The Eagle is The Gospel of St. John's Symbol
- The Ox is The Gospel of St. Luke's Symbol
- The Man With Wings is The Gospel of St. Matthew's Symbol
- The Lion is The Gospel of St. Mark's Symbol
- A Simple Swiss Bell Pattern
- Three additional fleur-de-lys patterns for Chrismons...
- The Ark Symbol
- Stone Tablets from Genesis
- The Keys To The Kingdom Symbol
- The Ox Symbol
- The Ark of The Covenant Symbol
- The Trinity Knot Symbol or The Triquetra
- The Passover Symbols
- The Bishop's Mitre or Miter Symbolism
- The Tower of David Symbol
- The Fountain of Salvation Symbol
- Prayer Symbolism for Chrismons
- Symbols of Instruments for Music Inspired Chrismons
- The Church As A Ship Symbol
- Lilium Candidum Symbol of The Annunciation
- The Daisy Symbol for A Chrismon Tree
- The Agnus Dei Symbol With 7 Seals
- Gladiolus Symbol for ''The Word Made Flesh''
The Word "Chrismon" (plural "Chrismons") was adopted for a type of Christmas decoration and explained as a portmanteau of "CHRISt-MONOgram" (a Christogram) first by Frances Kipps Spencer for her congregation's Christmas tree.
Originally, the women who developed Chrismon ornaments intended for their designs and ideas to also be given away and not mass marketed for profit. In fact, they developed their Chrismon tree display as a kind of personal protest against the commercialism of Christmas. But as all good Christmas ideas eventually become marketable product in America, so went the ways of supply and demand for the ornaments.
Frances Kipp Spencer's original versions are primarily made from beaded patterns and interested crafters can order her original patterns along with supplies at Rufty's Chrismon Shop here.
Frances Kipp Spencer's original versions are primarily made from beaded patterns and interested crafters can order her original patterns along with supplies at Rufty's Chrismon Shop here.
Fortunately for us, there are many free patterns still available on the web for those of you who may be feeling a bit poor and deflated by all the commercial speculation and doublespeak surrounding the Spencer Chrismons. Your Christmas can still be about Peace on Earth and Goodwill to Man. Just click on the links above in my listing to find both free patterns and creative ideas about decorating your very own Chrismon tree this Christmas.
More Free Patterns for Crafting Chrismon Ornaments:
- Simple patterns on PDFs at www.whychristmas.com
- Chrismon patterns at www.ezartsncrafts.com
- Ancient Christian Symbols for Chrismons from umcs.org (The United Methodist Church)
- Rudolf Koch Christian Symbols
Sample Chrismon craft projects from my family Christmas blog. I've linked to these below. |
- Craft Easy Nativity Star Ornaments
- Make a Vintage 1950s Popsicle Stick Angel
- Craft an Ornament of The Baby Jesus in His Manger
- A Triquetra Knot Chrismon, Cut from A Sherensnitte
- A Manger Scherenscnitte Pattern by Kathy Grimm
- Craft a Communion Cup for The Chrismon Tree
- Craft Tear Drop Shaped Chrismons with Shells
- Craft An Anchored Chrismon Cross
- Craft a Papier Mâché Chrismon Candle
- Craft a Dove Chrismon, Symbolic of The Holy Spirit
- Craft the Three Nails and a Fish Chrismon
- Craft baby Jesus in a walnut shell
- Handmade Pearl Ornament
- Craft a beaded cross
- A Sheave of Wheat Chrismon
- The Open Bible Chrismon
- DIY the Prophet Jonah and Whale
More Videos About Chrismons:
- Chrismon Tree Video by Bishop Andy Doyle
- Light and Life - a service of Christmons
- How to video for Chrismon bell
- How to video for an angel
- How to make a pearl flower - these would look nice on a Chrismon tree
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