Christmas Angels

“The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid! I have good news for you, a message that will fill everyone with joy.” (Luke 2:10) 

Holiday reminders

Most Christmas decorations are meant to remind us about the true meaning of Christmas. Over the last couple of days, we learned that the star reminds us of what the wisemen saw and that candy canes are shaped and colored the way they are to remind us about Jesus and what He did for us. Another decoration we often see at this time of the year is an angel. And angels played a prominent part in the Christmas story. 

Angel ornaments

Many people use beautiful, ornate angels to decorate the top of their tree or to hang along with other ornaments. They remind us of why we celebrate Christmas.

The angel, Gabriel, announced the birth of Jesus

“Six months after Elizabeth knew she was to become a mother, Gabriel was sent from God to Nazareth. Nazareth was a town in the country of Galilee. He went to a woman who had never had a man. Her name was Mary. She was promised in marriage to a man named Joseph. Joseph was of the family of David. The angel came to her and said, “You are honored very much. You are a favored woman. The Lord is with you. *You are chosen from among many women.” When she saw the angel, she was troubled at his words. She thought about what had been said. The angel said to her, “Mary, do not be afraid. You have found favor with God. See! You are to become a mother and have a Son. You are to give Him the name Jesus. He will be great. He will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the place where His early father David sat. He will be King over the family of Jacob forever and His nation will have no end.” (Luke 1:26-33)

Angels announced the birth of Jesus to shepherds

“Shepherds were in the fields near Bethlehem. They were taking turns watching their flock during the night. 9 An angel from the Lord suddenly appeared to them. The glory of the Lord filled the area with light, and they were terrified. 10 The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid! I have good news for you, a message that will fill everyone with joy.” (Luke 2:8-10)