Our Christmas Tree Topper. Every year since 1991, our tree topper has looked like this. The Star of Bethlehem, at the very top of the tree, as it should be. The bow, our symbol of the gifts bestowed upon baby Jesus upon His birth. The Angel, which I created from a craft kit at the inception of this tradition, is made of wire and fitted clear beads. She sits under the bow and announces the birth of Jesus.

I love our tree topper, because it’s not just a star, it’s not just an angel. It’s the combination and the symbolism that takes my breath away when I look at our tree.