Legend of the Christmas Star
The star is one of the great symbols of Christmas, because it was a star that hearlded
the birth of christ.
It has been praised in countless songs, and has appeared on Christmas cards since the 1840's when they were first produced.
Plantariums have special programs about the Christmas star every december.
Stars appear on the tops of Christmas trees, and electric versions enhance stores, houses, and streets across the land.
Even the winter sky on a calm, clear Christmas Eve will present a glorius galaxy of them, to remind us of that special light that pointed the way to the savior.