The Christmas Spider is a legend present in many countries, particularly Europe. The premise, which is also known as “The Legend of the Christmas Spider” tells of a poor family, who happened to lack the means to decorate their Christmas tree. One night, a spider looking to find a cozy place to rest happened to wander into the family’s home. There it found the tall pine in the corner. Intrigued it climbed to the top of the tree and spun a beautiful web of silvery, shimmering thread amongst the branches of the tree.
The Christmas Spider
The family awoke to find the tree illuminated with a glimmering web. They were amazed by the beauty of the spider’s work and credited it with the gifts of love and joy that hung from the tree. From that day on, with each Christmas, the family would put silver tinsel on their tree to remember the spider and its beautiful web.
Pin by Leone Higgins on Xmas
This is a story of how a single moment in time can bring someone (or something) the hope and inspiration they need to make a difference. Though the spider may have been small, its love and light spread far and wide and taught us all what it means to truly care for one another.
Content in a Cottage
Since then, the tradition of stringing silver tinsel on the Christmas tree has been passed down from generation to generation, in remembrance of the spider’s love and kindness. To this day, the web spun by that little spider is still celebrated every Christmas, a reminder of how a single act of kindness can bring hope and joy to others.
The Christmas Spider Legend Poster
The Christmas Spider is more than just a legend; it is a beautiful metaphor for the magic of Christmas. We all have someone (or something) in our lives who inspire us and remind us of our capacity for love and kindness. When we give back, no matter how small our gesture may be, it has the power to bring great joy and hope to our friends, family, and even strangers.
Our Peaceful Planet
The story of the Christmas Spider is a timeless tale that reminds us to never forget the beauty of the Christmas spirit. A reminder to see the beauty of life and how much we can bring joy to the lives of others, just by being our most kind and generous selves. So, this Christmas, remember to spread the love and light of the Christmas Tree, and may your spirit, be bright!
Legend of the Christmas Spider and Tinsel - Traci York
