White Wednesday and Sand Dollars

Legend of the Sand Dollar

There's a pretty little legend

That I would like to tell

Of the birth and death of Jesus

Found in this lowly 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 wisemen

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.

Anonymous

It's getting warm in my part of the world and that brings rushing thoughts of summer.  Summertime always means a trip or two to the beach, which is my favorite vacation place.  The very first sand dollar I owned, I believe I bought at a little store on the beach.  It came with a postcard with the Legend of the Sand Dollar. At that young age, I had not ever heard the meaning as it related to this beautiful piece of God's work that I held in my hand.  

I hope you enjoy reading this legend, whether it's for the first time or one of many times.  I also hope you can see from the pictures of the three we have displayed in our home,  the story they depict so well.  God bless!

Be sure to visit Faded Charm, the hostess of White Wednesday, and view the other beautiful contributions made to this event.