Bethlehem star in the Christian tradition -a very important symbol. It was she who announced to the three magi (in the Catholic version - to the kings) the birth of the infant Jesus in Bethlehem. It is not surprising that in every church, in every Christian house on Christmas Day, an image of this star appears in the icon, a den, or on a Christmas tree. Even a child can make a star of Bethlehem.
You will need
- - gold or silver foil
- - scissors
- - glue
- - cardboard
- - wire
Instructions
1
Take a gold or silver foil and draw a pencil on it with a pencil. According to the Bible, the star must be eight-pointed, but sometimes the image of six rays is allowed.
2
Cut out the contour of the star. If you do not need strength or volume, and you are going to just glue it to some surface, do nothing else. If you want the star to survive until next Christmas, stick it on the cardboard base.
3
If you want to attach a star to Bethlehemthe top of the Christmas tree, make a wire frame of a figure with eight rays. Then tighten the frame with a silver or golden cloth, or screw more of the foil onto it. Try to make the star's rays not glowing so that they do not break through the foil.
Tip 2: Why the top of the tree hanging star
One of the favorite holidays in Russia is the NewYear. Preparation for it begins in a few more days. It is important to have time to buy gifts, treats for guests, and most importantly - to put a spruce and decorate it with New Year's toys.
Traditionally, the top of the New Year tree is decoratedstar. Of course, they remember about such a tradition in the countries of the former USSR. But some children of the modern era believe that the star on the tree appeared because the red star was a symbol of the victory of socialism. In fact, even before the revolution in Russia, the top of the tree was decorated with a star. Only it was the Star of Bethlehem.
Bethlehem star on the tree
The Bethlehem star is often mentioned in the Bible, andit is an eight-pointed star. In church books, this star is a symbol of God and a symbol of the birth of Jesus Christ on earth. Before the revolution, the offensive of the new year was practically not celebrated. The main winter holiday was, of course, Christmas. Christmas tree was set for Christmas, and it was decorated with all religious traditions. The Christmas tree was always decorated with an eight-pointed star. Toys could be at a minimum, but the star always crowned the Christmas tree. According to the color color, the stars on the top of the Christmas tree were always golden, silvery or white. The fact that the Bethlehem star was always placed at the top of the tree is connected with the legend of how the trees came to visit the baby Christ. When he saw a spruce, decorated with lights, he laughed with a kind infantish laugh. Then the Bethlehem star flashed on the top of the fir tree. She became almost the main ornament of the tree.Ruby Star
After the revolution in Russia, religion turned out to belaw, and the celebration of Christmas was forbidden. No holiday was invented during the first revolutionary years in return for Christmas. But when the passions began to subside, the authorities realized that it was necessary to replace the Christmas, so beloved by everyone, the time of fairy tales, miracles and gifts. Then began to popularize the celebration of the New Year. Many Christmas traditions, which were minimally related to religion or not associated with it at all, were transferred to the New Year. Including - decoration of the New Year tree - Christmas trees. To decorate the top because of the new ideology, the Star of Bethlehem could no longer be used. Then it was replaced by a ruby red five-pointed star - one of the main symbols of the socialist revolution. Today, not only the star, but also other interesting toys can adorn the top of the tree. But, if you want to keep the true meaning of the holiday, then it's best to decorate the New Year tree with the Bethlehem star.
