The beaded Chrismons, which appear in the shape of crowns, crosses, doves, fish, chalices, angels and stars, currently adorn the 14-foot tree at The Church at Stone River in Southwest Decatur.

The use of Chrismons to decorate Christmas trees is popular in many churches today. Chrismons were first developed in 1957 by Frances Kipps Spencer of Ascension Lutheran Church in Danville, Va.

Stacy Jenkins has been a part of Angel Tree for five years and is using it to help her 10-year-old son get gifts this year. “If it wasn't for this organization, he wouldn't have a gift under the ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Hundreds of people gathered outside the Salvation Army Tallahassee Wednesday for its annual Angel Tree distribution. Lt. Omar Lugo with the Salvation Army Tallahassee ...

Dad has wrenched the tree out from the closet. He's planted it in a snowbank by the front door. Mother and I light the candles and say the blessing.

STONEWALL, La. (KSLA) - Severe weather across the ArkLaTex left trees uprooted from the ground with some even falling on homes. One family in DeSoto Parish is recovering after a large oak tree fell on ...

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — A Clayton County Police officer escaped with minor injuries Friday morning after Tropical Storm Helene brought down a tree in the path of his cruiser as he was on his way ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa — The Gilda's Club Blessing Tree is shining bright in Davenport. The organization continued its 24-year tradition Tuesday night, lighting the tree at Quinlan Court in Davenport ...

The beaded Chrismons, which appear in the shape of crowns, crosses, doves, fish, chalices, angels and stars, currently adorn the 14-foot tree at The Church at Stone River in Southwest Decatur.

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — A Clayton County Police officer escaped with minor injuries Friday morning after Tropical Storm Helene brought down a tree in the path of his cruiser as he was on his way home.

Debi Swaney points to a Chrismon on the tree at The Church at Stone River. Swaney spearheaded the effort to create more than 240 Chrismons for the tree. By Catherine Godbey Staff Writer; ...