noun
- Ornamental symbols or monograms representing Christ, typically used as Christmas decorations in churches and homes.
Usage: Usually plural; often refers to a set of decorative items hung on a Christmas tree or displayed during the Advent and Christmas seasons.; The term combines 'Christ' and 'monogram.'
Examples
- The church decorated its sanctuary with golden chrismons during the Christmas season.
- She hung chrismons on the tree to give it a more spiritual meaning.
- The chrismons featured traditional Christian symbols like the cross and the Chi-Rho.
- Many families have made chrismons a cherished part of their holiday traditions.
- The white chrismons against the green branches created a beautiful religious display.