Easter at the Christmas Tree Farm
Have you ever really thought about the relationship between Easter and Christmas? Let’s take a closer look at Easter at the Christmas tree farm and see what connections we find.
Have you seen any Easter trees this season? I saw one not too long ago at a doctor’s office. It was decorated so nicely! The colors are beautiful, and it really added a festive touch to an area that could have been pretty sterile.
Easter Tree Thoughts
Many years ago, Jay was the pastor of a church about 30 minutes away from our house. We had to go down several country roads to get there. One of the scenic views we passed each time was the back side of a Christmas tree farm.
My husband made several comments about the owners’ ability to grow nice trees. Over the years we watched little sprouts become pretty big trees. It was really neat to keep our eyes on one or two of them and watch them fill out and grow. As we would drive past them, I usually tried to pick out which ones would be the best trees for decorating.
One Sunday as we were driving by, one of the little trees I had been watching caught my eye. Because it was turning out so nicely, I thought what a nice Christmas tree it would make one day. The color was beautiful, and the shape was nearly perfect! In my mind, I envisioned a family picking it out and cutting it down with joy.
Cut Down
Many people go to Christmas tree farms each year to get the perfect tree for the Christmas holiday. Some trees are already cut and ready to transport, while people some choose to cut down their own tree.
I had known all along that this was the purpose of the Christmas tree farm. However, driving to church that particular day made it suddenly occur to me that the only reason these trees were planted was to die.
The Easter/Christmas Connection
The Lord quickly showed me a very obvious analogy with Christ. I have heard most of my life that Christ came to Earth to save us (by dying), but this made the picture a little more clear for me.
Dying to save us was His purpose from the very beginning!
He was “planted” here on Earth to die. Just as the trees are taken care of and nurtured during their life, He was taken care of and nurtured by His earthly parents.
When the appointed time came, He was willing to be “cut down,” just like the trees are cut down. The difference here is in the purpose.
Christmas trees are cut down for decoration. Christ was cut down for love!
The Reason for the Season
“Jesus is the reason for the season” is not just a true Christmas phrase; it is true for Easter as well.
As we celebrate Easter, remember the reason He he was born. He was more than a baby in a manger, He was (and is) Salvation!
Although He knew fully well what He would endure by coming here, He did it anyway because of His love for us. He was fulfilling His purpose – “planted to be cut down.” May we now see the symbolism even more and celebrate Easter at the Christmas tree farm!
Easter Scriptures
“…’I was born for this, and I have come into the world for this: to testify to the truth…'”
John 18:37
“And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death – even death on a cross!”
Philippians 2:8
See more Stand Out Scriptures from Holy Week to have a meaningful and scripture-filled Easter.
Easter Gifts of Faith
Giving gifts of faith is always a great idea, but I can’t of think of a better time than Easter. The spiritual growth of our families is a top priority.
Favorite Easter Songs
This is one of my favorites – Dolly Parton singing “He’s Alive!”
See and listen to Some of the Best Easter Songs for Worship here! There are so many great songs!
Related Easter Posts
The local Christmas tree farm that brought about this realization for me is the (Kadee Farm). It is a true jewel. Besides the obvious Christmas trees, they have a pumpkin patch, an event venue, a rock climbing wall, and many other activities. If you are in the area, please stop by and see them. You may even want to spend your Easter at the Christmas tree farm!
“Joy to the World: A Christmas Devotional Through Song” is just as much about Easter as it is about Christmas!
See the significance of the manger at His birth in “Lessons from the Christmas Manger.”
Join Me
As we celebrate Easter, let’s celebrate everything Jesus did for us by coming to the earth. May we never forget that He was born to be “cut down” so we could have eternal life.
Jesus is the Reason for the Season!
Until next time,
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“The angel told the women, ‘Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus Who was crucified. He is not here. For He has risen, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay.” Matthew 28:5-6
Oh wow! I love the connection you made and how true. My menial human mind cannot fathom God’s abundant love for us. I mean I can, but I won’t truly get the fullness until we’re on the other side of Heaven.
Thank you so much for sharing this with Sweet Tea & Friends this month sweet friend.
Can we even imagine what that will be like??!! 🎊