Mary Lourdes Bonnici MBA

  🎄 DAY 88 • 88 DAYS TO CHRISTMAS The Jesse Tree — A Story of Family, Faith and Hope Christmas Traditions, Stories & Festive Living A celebration of tradition, memory, culture, kindness and the timeless magic of Christmas. There are many Christmas trees that sparkle with lights, ribbons and ornaments. But there is another tree whose purpose is not simply decoration. It tells a story. The Jesse Tree uses a tree or branch decorated with symbols connected with biblical people, events and promises leading towards the story of Jesus. During Advent, a new symbol may be added as another part of that story is remembered. It is therefore more than an Advent decoration. It is a visual journey through family, faith, promise, memory and hope . And at its heart lies a powerful image: new life growing from old roots . 🌿 Where Does the Jesse Tree Come From? The name is connected with Jesse , the father of King David. The biblical image behind the tradition is found particularly in Isaiah ...