Around the world Quote by Richard Paul Evans
““The human life cycle no less than evolves around the box; from the open-topped box called a bassinet, to the pine box we call a coffin, the box is our past and, just as assuredly, our future. It should not surprise us then that the lowly box plays such a significant role in the first Christmas story. For Christmas began in a humble, hay-filled box of splintered wood. The Magi, wise men who had traveled far to see the infant king, laid treasure-filled boxes at the feet of that holy child. And in the end, when He had ransomed our sins with His blood, the Lord of Christmas was laid down in a box of stone. How fitting that each Christmas season brightly wrapped boxes skirt the pine boughs of Christmas trees around the world. ””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans, 1995
Life is framed by stages symbolized as boxes, from birth to death, and this motif recurs in Christmas symbolism.
In simple terms: Life stages are like boxes, from birth to death.
Key Takeaway
Recognize each life stage as meaningful.
Themes
life
death
ritual
symbolism
Christmas
Mood
reflective
contemplative
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- birth
- childhood
- marriage
- old age
- death
- holiday celebrations
Key Concepts
existentialism
ritual theory
symbolic anthropology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you view each life stage?
- What boxes shape your personal story?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex experiences.
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