Chrismons, meaning "Christ monograms," traditionally are white and gold designs made from Christian symbols that signify Christ. Often displayed on an evergreen tree during the Christmas season, symbols such as stars, crosses, fish, crowns, and the alpha and omega remind us of Christ's identity, his story, and of the Holy Trinity. 

Chrismons are traditionally white (the liturgical color of Christmas and Easter that signifies joy and holiness) and gold (representing the glory, majesty and kingship of Jesus.) 

Chrismons were first developed in 1957 by Frances Spencer and the women of the Ascension Lutheran Church in Danville, VA. 

Many churches today display a Chrismon tree during the Advent and Christmas season decorated with handmade ornaments. 

In 2023, the women of Methodist Women's Fellowship at Prosper UMC accepted the challenge to make Chrismons by hand. Over that summer, over 120 ornaments were beaded and constructed with love. These Chrismons adorn the 12 foot tree in the Sanctuary for the season of Advent every year. 

Watch a fun explanation of the origin of Chrismons from Chuck Knows Church at https://chuckknowschurch.com/archive/41chrismon-tree . See below for an explanation of the meaning of each shape.