The custom of bringing evergreen branches into the home during the dark days of winter predates Christianity and was a reminder that the sun would return, the snow would melt, and the vegetation cycle would begin again. Christians took these customs and gave them biblical significance. Evergreen reminds us of everlasting life, the circular wreath the eternity of God, the red holly berries the blood of Christ, the triangular shape (an ancient symbol of the Trinity) of the tree pointing toward heaven. Lights were added to symbolize that Christ is the Light of the World and that the light of the Gospel shines through us to the world.
    I also look forward to seeing the outdoor Christmas displays each night. Why, because even if the theology is wrong, the homeowner's heart is mostly in the right place. When I look at all the homes with Christmas lights - I am reminded what the prophet Isaiah said "The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light. To them that dwelt in the region of the shadow of death, light is risen." (Isaiah 9:2) In reality, those Christmas lights are my attempt to mirror the great light that dawned more than 2,000 years ago in that little stable in Bethlehem. The true meaning as quoted below: