Why are Christmas colours green and red?

Answer 1

This has always been the case. Possibly the holly and wreaths, or contrasting stop and go images-Red and Green lights. One interesting angle is the Running lights of ships-and Christmas is transportation oriented, are , from port to starboard, Red, White(overhead masthead lights) and Green. it was said this may have been chosen tohonor Columbus as these are the colors of the Itallian Flag. it is interesting to know the term Christmas tree for the control panel on a submarine refers directly to the red (hazard, no go) and Green (safe, clear) lights. similar devices have other applications. oddly phone switchboards are usually red and white-busy and clear.I hope this is some help!

Answer 2

I think the origin of anything Christmas related comes from Christ and his birth on 25 December. Red could signify blood, and although in my opinion red is the colour that is used in painting Easter Eggs. Also mid European countries celebrate Easter by boiling eggs in red paint ( edible food dye ) to remind them of the Jesus's blood.

As far as Christmas goes I think red could still mean blood and green could mean everlasting youth. Green , means fresh, alive .

In an more easy explanation you could just pick red for berries adn green for holly.

But I think that's too easy. It must be deeper than that.....

Answer 3

The color green is a natural representation of eternal life, specifically the evergreen tree and how it survives through the winter season. That's why, in Christian belief, green represents the eternal life of Jesus Christ. The color red symbolizes Christ's blood which was shed during his crucifixion.

Answer 4

Red and green are considered the colors of Christmas because Poinsettia plants bloom during Christmas season only which last until January. The typical color of the flowers are red but nowadays, one can have rose and yellow poinsettias too. The green color symbolizes eternal life which can be associated with Jesus. In Islam religion, green is the color of Islam.

Answer 5

i did read somewhere that is due to a Coca Cola merchandising strategy, in the beginning the color of Christmas were green and yellow

Answer 6

The answer is that ever greens stay green in hard times and their berries are red.

Answer 7

Evergreens are green, berries are red!