Christian symbolization varies in interpretation for spiritual meaning. These are common dictionary definitions for many Chrismon symbolization.
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Bread Chrismon
A product of wheat, a staple or necesary food giving sustenance and support of life, in general. Staff of Life.
Butterfly Chrismon
Any of various insects of the order Lepidoptera, characteristically having slender bodies, knobbed antennae, and four broad, usually colorful wings. There are many myths about butterflys. The Greeks believed that a new human soul was born each time an adult butterfly emerged from its cocoon. Many ancient civilizations believed that butterflies were symbols of the human soul. An ancient belief claims that the butterfly was really a larcenous witch in disguise.
>Wheat Chrismon
One of the earliest cultivated grains. It bore the Hebrew name _hittah_, and was extensively cultivated in Palestine. Before any of the wheat-harvest was eaten, traditionally, the first-fruits had to be presented before the Lord (Lev. 23:14).
