Just as the star led the wise men to Bethlehem today candles are used to welcome the Christ child into our homes at Christmas. This yard on Bonnetsville Road displays both Christian symbols at Christmas.
(Billy Todd/Sampson Independent)
Carr Memorial Christian Church uses a giant star over their nativity to depict the story of Christ's birth.
(Billy Todd/Sampson Independent)
All through Clinton a traveler can see angels sharing the good news of Christ's birth as the town utilizes the Christian symbol of angels as a part of the town's decorations.
(Billy Todd/Sampson Independent)
The unending circle of evergreen found in a wreathe is symbolic of Christ unending love for us and the evergreen stands for a life that will never die in Jesus. This home on Sunset Boulevard in Clinton has a wonderful display of the Christian symbol of Christmas.
(Billy Todd/Sampson Independent)
Even the wildlife become a part of the nativity found on Stetson Street in Clinton.
(Billy Todd/Sampson Independent)
Sampson Regional Medical Center has traditionally had a nativity out from of the main entrance. This year the display is small children filling the various roles depicted in the scene.
(Billy Todd/Sampson Independent)
The only Christian Christmas symbol to originate in America is the poinsettia. This beautiful star flower is displayed in downtown Salemburg as part of the town's Christmas decorations.
(Billy Todd/Sampson Independent)
The star is a central symbol of Christ's birth. This star on the pole outstide of Salemburg Pharmacy lights the way for Christmas travelers through the town and hopes to remind them of the birth of God's son.
(Billy Todd/Sampson Independent)
The Christmas tree was a tradition started by Martin Luther in Germany after he saw a tree glistening with snow in the moonlight and decided to bring a tree into his home. This tree located in the window of Cape Fear Farm Credit on Southeast Boulevard in Clinton is a beautiful example of this Christian symbol of Christ's birth.
(Billy Todd/Sampson Independent)
Angels are featured on top of the stable at a home located on Church Road. The family has various other displays in their yard but this nativity is front and center.
(Billy Todd/Sampson Independent)
Nativities of various sizes and made from a variety of materials, this nativity outside of Salemburg is a lighted blow-up display.
(Billy Todd/Sampson Independent)
For travelers along U.S. 421 South, Mt. Gilead Baptist Church has a tradition of displaying the nativity for all to see. The camel at the left decided to take a rest during the recent wind.
(Billy Todd/Sampson Independent)
The home located on West Lisbon-Magnolia Road near Garland display their version of the nativity.
(Billy Todd/Sampson Independent)
The people living in this house on Johnson Street in Clinton make sure that people passing by their home know that Jesus is the true reason for the season.
(Billy Todd/Sampson Independent)
For nearly 50 years the members of Grove Park Baptist Church have shared a live nativity with the citizens of the county. The church feels it is an important ministry to offer the true story of Christ's birth through the action of the various characters involved with that special event.
(Melba Boyette/GPBC)
A family on Church Road uses the nativity scene as a central part of the families Christmas decorations complete with camel and cow.
(Billy Todd/Sampson Independent)
With Christmas here now in just a matter days, citizens, towns, businesses and churches show they remember the true reason for the season through their decorations and displays. This week’s feature is an attempt to show that many homes from across Sampson County choose to show their beliefs in the birth of Christ in their displays.
Isaiah 9: 6-7a
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. (NIV).
As we celebrate this Christmas season, may we all keep Christ in the season and keep Jesus in our hearts all year through.
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