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markings on the shell of the sand dollar symbolize the Birth, Crucifixion and
Resurrection of Christ. On the top side of a shell, an outline of the “Easter
Lily” appears. At the center of the lily is a five pointed star representing
the Star of Bethlehem. The five narrow openings symbolize the four nail holes
and the spear wound made in the body of Christ during the Crucifixion. Turning
a sand dollar over, you can see the outline of the Christmas Poinsettia and
also a bell. When broken, inside the shell are five “doves of peace”. Some say
that they are the angels that sang to shepherds on the first Christmas
morning.
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