What Does the Jingle of Christmas Bells Mean? We Asked a Christian Church
Why do we decorate Christmas trees with bells?
Why do we let the jingle of bells ring out?
Do you all know the reason for this?
Sights you see and sounds you hear around Christmastime
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It shows up almost without fail when decorating the Christmas tree or choosing background music.Sounds and decorations of bells and chimes.
It’s already become a seasonal tradition as if it were the most natural thing, but what does this actually mean?
What is the meaning of the Christmas “bell” and “suzu” (bells)?
Since it’s Christmas, I directly contacted a Christian church and asked them.
The theory that 'pel (bell)' derives from 'church bell'
Japan Baptist Kyoto ChurchI made an inquiry and received the following response.
At church, we ring bells as a call to worship, and it carries the meaning of a “message from Christ = good news.” Since Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, I believe that this meaning of “good news” is embodied in the bells.(Japan Baptist Kyoto Church)
Christmas is the Mass that celebrates the Nativity (birth) of Jesus Christ.
I see! Now it’s clear why it continues to be used as a motif!
Back then, the buildings were low, and it seems the sound of the church bells carried far into the distance.
Come to think of it, they ring them at weddings too, don’t they?
The meaning of ringing bells at a wedding ♪ The bell rung at weddings is called the “carillon bell.”
Carillon bells have long been cherished for their power to ward off demons and misfortune.
Therefore, it is considered a symbol of happiness, bearing the meaning of a bell that calls for happiness and a bell that calls for peace.
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The sound of bells = good newsSo that meaning is implied, isn't it?
Theory of origin: “Shepherds’ bells = guiding.”
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsWhen I inquired, I received the following response.
It is said to mean that just as a shepherd rings a bell to lead the flock, so Christ rings a bell to lead the flock of people to happiness.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
So the sound of the bell that shepherds use to lead large flocks of sheep was the origin, wasn’t it?
And it may also have the effect of keeping other beasts (enemies) from approaching.
Lastly
Now you can relax even if a child asks, “Why do you ring the bell?”
May you all have a wonderful Christmas as you listen to the sound of bells and chimes.