Chrismons coming on Sunday

Come and begin the Advent season at St. Paul's with the hanging of the Chrismons on the tree in the sanctuary. We'll hear about this tradition and the meaning behind some of the symbols.

Ornaments made from Christian symbols (or Chrismons, a contraction for 'Christ monograms') were first developed by Frances Spencer and the women of the Ascension Lutheran Church in Danville, VA. Many churches display a Chrismon tree during the Advent and Christmas season decorated with handmade ornaments.