According to umc.org, a Chrismon tree is decorated entirely of ornaments made from Christian symbols (or Chrismons, a contraction for ‘Christ monograms’) were first developed by Frances Spencer and the women of the Ascension Lutheran Church in Danville, VA. Many churches display a Chrismon tree during the Advent and Christmas season decorated with handmade ornaments.

View the video from Chuck Knows Church to learn more, or visit http://www.umc.org/topics/topic-advent-and-christmas.