Handmade Christmas ornaments just have a special feeling that you can’t get from store-bought ornaments. These cinnamon stick ornaments are both fragrant and beautiful; they make a perfect homemade Christmas ornament project for families preparing for Christmas.
Find out how to make the simple cinnamon stick cross ornaments to adorn your Christmas tree today!
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Cinnamon Stick Ornaments
Using cinnamon sticks to make homemade Christmas ornaments is really a no-brainer.
They are a lovely reddish-brown hue and very fragrant, they hold their shape well, and they are an easy-to-find holiday staple in many recipes.
These cinnamon stick crosses are simple to make, with items you probably already have laying around the house.
Your family will love these!
Cinnamon stick crosses
Christmas was always a special time for me growing up.
I attended a Catholic school as a child and I vividly remember driving to Christmas Eve masses and seeing the snow falling gently on the crosses featured outside of the churches.
Even at that time I often pondered the deeper meaning behind the symbology of our religion and the life of Jesus.
Life and death. Joy and sadness. Sacrifice and salvation. (I know we are getting a bit deep here — I’m getting a little weepy just writing this, in fact.)
When I thought of this project, I had the idea to tie together the knots of Jesus’ life together to make a circle.
Birth, life, death, and rebirth.
The cinnamon stick crosses represent the sacrifice of Jesus that led to the salvation of mankind. The anise star represents the Star of Bethlehem. which presided over his birth.
Find out how to make cinnamon stick ornaments
These cinnamon stick cross ornaments were part of a project I shared as a Creative Team member at Kenarry: Creative Ideas for the Home.
The complete post can be found at Kenarry; get the full tutorial and start making your cinnamon stick ornaments today!
Kari Wagner Hoban says
I LOVE THIS IDEA. I teach Sunday School (shocking, I know) and now I know what I want to make with them this month!
Marissa says
That’s wonderful Kari! If you make it I would love to see a “try” picture on my pin. 🙂 I bet the kids will like smelling these!
Susan says
Love this idea what a fun craft to teach the story of Christmas.
Marissa says
Thanks so much, Susan! I like that it’s fun but also meaningful — and smells lovely, of course.
Michelle | Thistle Key Lane says
I love cinnamon sticks and haven’t bought in a long time. Adding them to my shopping list. Your ornaments are so pretty. Thank you for the inspiration!
Marissa says
I see some wassil in your future, perhaps? I love those winter cinnamon recipes!
Julie Briones says
I think this is a great kids’ craft! Easy and packs a lot of meaning, too! Pinned for Kenarry the other day, but pinning for you now! 😉
Marissa says
Thanks so much! <3
Lauren | Mom Home Guide says
I love this simple but beautiful idea. I love the scent of cinnamon in the home.
Marissa says
Yes, the smell of cinnamon and pine needles are two of my favorite Christmas scents.
Milena says
Love this idea! They look so elegant and I bet the smell of your Christmas tree beats that of ours:) Sweet project for the weekend!
Marissa says
Oh, man, we haven’t gotten ours up yet…surrounded by Christmas crafts and no tree yet, hahaha!
Crissy says
Beautiful idea, Marissa. I love the symbolism you incorporated, and this is a craft I could see a lot of parents or teachers wanting to make with kids!
Marissa says
Thanks Crissy. 🙂
Erlene says
I really like these. Not only are these easy to make, but it would make the house smell good too.
Marissa says
Totally agree Erlene. The cinnamon adds that extra divine touch!