A Chrismon tree is a Christmas tree decorated with explicitly Christian symbols in white and gold. First introduced by American Lutherans in 1957, the practice rapidly spread to other Christian denominations, including Anglicans, Catholics, Methodists, and the Reformed.
The Word "Chrismon" (plural "Chrismons") was adopted for a type of Christmas decoration and explained as a portmanteau of "CHRISt-MONOgram" (a Christogram) first by Frances Kipps Spencer for her congregation's Christmas tree.
Originally, the women who developed Chrismon ornaments intended for their designs and ideas to also be given away and not mass marketed for profit. In fact, they developed their Chrismon tree display as a kind of personal protest against the commercialism of Christmas. But as all good Christmas ideas eventually become marketable product in America, so went the ways of supply and demand for the ornaments.
Frances Kipp Spencer's original versions are primarily made from beaded patterns and interested crafters can order her original patterns along with supplies at Rufty's Chrismon Shop here.
Frances Kipp Spencer's original versions are primarily made from beaded patterns and interested crafters can order her original patterns along with supplies at Rufty's Chrismon Shop here.
Fortunately for us, there are many free patterns still available on the web for those of you who may be feeling a bit poor and deflated by all the commercial speculation and doublespeak surrounding the Spencer Chrismons. Your Christmas can still be about Peace on Earth and Goodwill to Man. Just click on the links above in my listing to find both free patterns and creative ideas about decorating your very own Chrismon tree this Christmas.
More Free Patterns for Crafting Chrismon Ornaments:
Chrismon Ornament Crafts:
- Craft The Three Nails and A Fish Chrismon
- Handmade Pearl and Shell Ornament
- Craft a Communion Cup for The Chrismon Tree
- Craft Easy Nativity Star Ornaments
- Free pattern for a Chrismon Crown cross stitch
- A Manger Scherenscnitte Pattern by Kathy Grimm
- Craft a Papier Mache Chrismon Candle
- Craft Tear Drop Shaped Chrismons with Shells
- Craft a Golden Tassel Angel Ornament
- A Triquetra Knot Chrismon, Cut From A Scherenscnitte
- Craft An Anchored Chrismon Cross
- Craft Baby Jesus in A Walnut Shell
- Craft a Beaded Cross
- Craft a Dove Chrismon, Symbolic of The Holy Spirit
- The Open Bible Chrismon
- A Sheave of Wheat Chrismon
- DIY the Prophet Jonah and Whale
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