The legend of the sand dollar is a favorite story for Christmas and Easter. It states that the five slits in the sand dollar found in the top of the exoskeleton around the petal design represent the five wounds of Jesus Christ, a popular ancient archetype in Christianity that represents unconditional love..
SAND DOLLAR DOVES POEM
Stroll along with your feet in the sand, waves lapping over your toes, soon you will find a sand dollar meant just for you. Held within are five doves, each representing an element of life; a gift of energy to you from the sea; radiance(fire), freedom(air), nature(earth), peace(water), beauty(spirit).
There's a pretty little legend
That I would like to tell
Of the birth and death of Jesus
Found in this lovely shell.
If you examine closely
You'll see that you find here
Four nail holes and a fifth one
Made by a roman's spear.
On one side the Easter Lily
Its center is the star
That appeared unto the shepherds
And led them from afar.
The Christmas Poinsettia
Etched on the other side
Reminds us of His birthday
Our happy Christmastide.
Now, break the center open
And here you will release
The five white doves awaiting
To spread good will and peace.
This simple little symbol
Christ left for you and me
To help us spread His Gospel
Through all eternity.
~Author Unknown
Fascinating Facts and Legends of the Sand Dollar
Did you know there are two popular legends surrounding this fascinating creature of the sea?
One is a Christian View [as above] and another is the Mythological Legend [lost coins from mermaids and/or city of atlantis]
"The tale of the shell that outlines the life of Christ" Another Quote Reads:
Upon the odd shaped sea shell, a legend grand is told about the life of Jesus the most wonderous tale of old. Its center markings plainly show the Guiding Star which led to tiny Bethlehem, Three wise men from afar. Five wounds suffered by our Lord from nails and Roman spear When he died upon the cross are woulds shown plainly here? Within the shell when opened five Dove of peace are found. They celebrate this legend so may Peace and Love abound.
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