Cardinal Christmas!

I love to use Cardinals to decorate for Christmas.  This bright red bird has deep meaning for Christians.

Symbol of the Cardinal
"Christened the Christmas bird for its spectacular red color, the cardinal has become a symbol of the beauty and warmth of the holiday season. A glimpse of this brilliant bird brings cheer, hope and inspiration on a gray, wintry day. As nature's reminder for us to focus on our faith, the cardinal's scarlet plumage represents the blood of Christ shed for the redemption of mankind." FromBronners Christmas Wonderland, 25 Christmas Lane, Frankenmuth, Michigan.

I utilized a Cardinal theme for this pre-holiday buffet not only on the table but all over the house.

 These Fiesta dinnerware luncheon plates feature a Cardinal decal.

Cute little Cardinal cocktail plates are camouflaged by the Cardinal tablecloth.

New Cardinal print in the family room

Cardinal print in family room

Cardinal mini-plates in family room

Plate holder over sliding door in dining area

Close up of Cardinal napkin rings on buffet table

Vertical plate rack in dining area

Cardinal mini-pitcher on kitchen window sill

Cardinal nut/candy dish

Cinnebar and juniper Fiesta dinnerware with Cardinals

Winter bird Welcome banner in foyer

Cardinal vase with silk flowers in the foyer

Cardinal Christmas tree!

 

Close up of tree with 2002 Fiesta ornament

I look for new Cardinal ornaments for my tree every year.

Coffee table in family room with Cardinal coasters in foreground

Coffee table with tree in the background

 Cardinal tablecloth

N-O-E-L tealight holders with more from my Cardinal collection.  I have received many Cardinal gifts through the years from family and friends.

Console table behind the sofa in the family room with view of dining area/kitchen

Cute little Cardinal

 Another view of the red and white Cardinal tree

Buffet table

Cardinal print in kitchen