Friday, December seventh, the rotunda was decorated for Christmas by Mrs. Price. The decorations were themed after the book, The Three Trees. Mrs. Price also came in for chapel and read to the book to the kids and explained the significance of the three trees’ purposes.
The first tree wanted to become a treasure chest, and ended up being the manger that held baby Jesus, the greatest treasure it could ever hold.
The second tree wanted to be a great ship that traveled far and carried mighty kings, that tree was the boat that Jesus crossed the see Galilee in. The second tree carried the mightiest king and made the most important voyage it would ever take.
The third and final tree wanted to stay on the mountain top and stand proud and tall pointing the way to heaven for all of its life. The third tree was made into the cross that Jesus was crucified on, and did end up standing proud and tall pointing the way to heaven.
The story of The Three Trees can help remind us of the real meaning of Christmas; Jesus was a gift to us. We should celebrate the birth of Jesus and not focus on the gifts we are going to receive, which is what Christmas has become all about.
This Christmas we should all take time to get away from all the gifts and the big dinner to thank god for giving us His Son. Every time we walk through the rotunda and see the three trees and manger it will remind us of the true purpose of Christmas. We should all thank Mrs. Price for taking the time to come and decorate the rotunda, and for helping us remember the heart of Christmas.
Annie VanTine, Sophomore
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