Begun more than a half-century ago by a Lutheran Church member from Virginia, the tradition of the Chrismon tree has become a popular Christmastime fixture in many denominations.

Although Chrismons have been used in the United States since 1957, many symbols of Christianity have come down to us through the ages. Early Christians often worshipped in secret to avoid possible ...

Dec. 2—Using thousands of white and gold beads and 82 patterns, 14 women spent hundreds of hours creating more than 240 Chrismon ornaments. The beaded Chrismons, which appear in the shape of ...