: a Christian monogram and symbol formed from the first two letters X and P of the Greek word for Christ. — called also Christogram.

Possibly around the 16th century Christians began using the Greek word ichthys for “fish”. Ichthys is the most commonly used word in the New Testament for fish. Ichthys consists of five letters from the Greek alphabet: I-ch-th-y-s.

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New Beginnings: The Lotus Flower Symbol.

Symbol of death and fertility In Greek mythology, the pomegranate was known as the ‘fruit of the dead’ as it was said to have arisen from the blood of Adonis. It also prominently featured in the myth of Hades and Persephone.

The history of the strawberry dates back to Ancient Rome where the fruit was considered the symbol of Venus, the goddess of love, because of its bright red color and enticing taste.

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Celtic Shield Knot

The Celtic love knot resembles two interlocking hearts and usually sits within an oval shape. This design features two intertwined ropes and may have been created by sailors during their long voyages as a means of remembering their loved ones. The Sailor’s knot is symbolic of friendship, affection, harmony and love.

The heart symbol depicts a vessel that pours love and compassion. Christians interpreted this as the unconditional love of God the Father. The ancient Egyptians also used a triangle to symbolize a person’s capacity for love.

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Today, the term Celtic generally refers to the languages and respective cultures of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, and Brittany, also known as the Celtic nations. These are the regions where four Celtic languages are still spoken to some extent as mother tongues.