Christmas Tree Blessing

This tree is a blessing to our home.

Christmas tree blessing. Help us to simplify our activities and traditions so we can focus our. May its branches remind us of the shade and shelter. According to custom the christmas tree is set up just before christmas and may remain in place until the solemnity of epiphany. May its trunk remind us of your strength.

The leader makes the sign of the cross and all reply amen the leader may greet those present in the following words. Blessing of the candy canes here is one that can be used any time during the seasons and here is a candy cane blessing that is special for st. This brings greater meaning to the christmas tree by illustrating that jesus is the light of the world and it is only through him that we have light in our lives. As we raise this tree we remember his birth and the meaning of his life for us.

Let us glorify christ our light who brings salvation and peace into our midst now and forever. Epiphany door blessing this is a simple blessing for the epiphany when you chalk your door. May the joy this tree brings and the gifts we place under it remind us of the many gifts you have given us. In the home the christmas tree may be blessed by a parent or another family member in connection with the evening meal on the vigil of christmas or at another suitable time on christmas day.

You provide for us and for many creatures. A prayer to keep christmas simple. In the home the christmas tree may be blessed by a parent or another family member in connection with the evening meal on the vigil of christmas or at another suitable time on christmas day. It stands in our midst as a tree of light that we might.

You can read more about this tradition here. For small children setting up and decorating the tree is the epitome of the christmas preparations. Bless this tree as a symbol of our celebration of jesus birth and our gratitude for his sacrifice. This year after you bring the tree inside and decorate it take time to gather as a family to bless this symbol of christmas.

The lights of the tree are illuminated after the prayer of blessing. According to custom the christmas tree is set up just before christmas and may remain in place until the solemnity of epiphany. Note that you are meant to pray this blessing prior to the first lighting of the christmas tree. God who created the birds in the air the fish in the sea the stars in the sky and the trees in the ground bless this tree as we decorate it and make it joyful symbol in our home.

Dear lord don t let us miss you this christmas season. Rick god of all creation we praise you for this t. Blessing of a christmas tree. We ask your blessings upon our loved ones this day and always.

Just another way to keep the true meaning of the season at the forefront with peace fr. The lights of the tree are illuminated after the prayer of blessing.