The Cross Tattoo Design – Choosing the Right Style of Cross
As mentioned above, probably the first idea that comes to mind when picturing a cross is the religious connotation. All Christian religions and denominations rely on the cross due to the crucifixion of Christ. The cross has come to be synonymous with Christianity. If this is the meaning you want to portray in your cross tattoo design, then you should determine whether it will be just the cross itself or with Jesus. There are also many styles as well, including but not limited to, rugged, three dimensional, modern, holy (with halo or aura) etc.
The Celtic Cross is somewhat similar in design but generally has a large circle connecting the arms of the cross. In Ireland it is thought that Saint Patrick introduced this cross as a segue from paganism to Christianity. When converting the pagans to Christianity he thought to have the sun symbol in the middle of the cross. The Celtic cross is also adorned with scroll work or intricate carvings. This detail makes for a great cross tattoo design. Because of this scroll work it is sometimes classified as a tribal tattoo design.
Maltese Crosses are another popular cross tattoo design. It is a symbol of strength and courage. This cross was used by the Knights during the first crusade. It is also a national symbol of Malta (an island country in the Mediterranean Sea). It has four equal arms with the outside edges of the arms larger and then narrowing down to the center of the cross. Sometimes the outside edges of the cross also dip into the center creating eight points around the cross. These are supposed to be the eight points of courage.
A variation of this design has been used throughout Europe. In Germany it has been called the Iron Cross (the insides of the arms are curved inward) and had been used as a military symbol for decades. In the United States it is been used by bikers and car enthusiasts alike. Sometimes it's use has been associated with German car buffs (especially the VW bug). In the 1960s this symbol sometimes had a surfer in the center of it and was colloquially called a "surfers cross", exemplified by "Big Daddy Roth"
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It is called "THANKS……GIVING". To whom is one giving thanks? It presupposes a supreme being by its name. Want to know more about it, take a look at "The Tonic of Thanksgiving" at http://www.coralridge.org. It is the video that is currently cued up for this week.
Dec. 13 1621,William Bradford declared that a day of feasting and PRAYER be set aside to show the gratitude of the colonists that they were still alive.(These were the pilgrims in Mass.)
The 1st national proclamation of thanksgiving was given by the Continental Congress in 1777. Part of the proclamation says "adore the superintending Providence of Almighty God…" "solemn thanksgiving and praise…" Jesus Christ and God are also mentioned.
George Washington. Oct. 3rd 1789, made a proclamation for a thanksgiving day. And yes he spoke of God in his Speech!
The Thanksgiving day as we know it came about by Pres. Lincoln's proclamation after the War between the States. He too talks about the "Almighty God".
So Yes it IS religious, even if some people do not consider it so. By definition the words and by its history it IS religious!
God Bless even the atheists that will thumb this down. I would like to see their history to the contrary.
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