A lovely tradition from Germany, Passed down through the age for the bride-to-be,
Or the bride, is her very own Christmas Tree, Her first, decorated so perfectly!
It's called a "Bride's Tree," a tree of pine, And each decoration bears a sign.
To symbolize wedded bliss and her life to be. There are 12 special ornaments for this tree.
A pinecone, a Santa, a rose and a fish. A house, an angel or church if you wish,
A heart, a rabbit, a teapot, a bird, A fruit basket, flower basket, that’s twelve but I've heard,
The perfect "Bride's Tree" has more to it than this, Ahh, yes there's much more that signifies wedded bliss!
A carrot, a pickle, balls, boat and bell, A grape, a star, paper chains, lights as well.
Each one brings its very own unique quality, In what it represents in her new life to be.
A pinecone, eternity and motherhood, A Santa, goodwill, sharing all that is good.
A rose, beauty and affection, the Virgin Mary, A yellow rose, faithfulness to the one you marry.
A fruit basket, generosity and plenty, A flower basket, beauty in the home, good wishes many,
A fish, Christ's blessing on their lives forever, A house, a shelter from stormy weather.
An angel or church, God's guidance from above, Peace, purity, protection, and love.
A heart, true love that will last forever. A rabbit, peace with nature, hope and faith together,
A teapot, hospitality, a gracious host. A bird, happiness, joy, the Holy Ghost.
On the "Bride's tree" a carrot was a sign of good luck, As was the pickle hidden last with a safe tuck.
Colored balls, our world’s diversity, A boat, sailing life's calm and stormy seas.
A bell, joy and merriment all of the time. A grape, friendship, or the sharing of wine.
A star, God's guidance from above, Paper chains, garlands, bound together with love.
Lights, a reflection of God's love in their life, In the love they share jointly as husband and wife.
A "Bride's Tree" is symbolic of new life begun, Where two lives are joined, and two become one. |