Why are cardinal birds considered Christmasy? They appear everywhere during Christmas -- ornaments, pillows, whatever -- but why are they connected with Christmastime?
2006-11-11 09:56:04 · 7 answers · asked by Kelly R 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Because they are red. I don't quite think the bluebird of Christmas would work as well.
Red and green are considered the colors of Christmas. Now that would be a good question.
2006-11-11 10:05:41 · answer #1 · answered by miss_fred 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think cardinals return from migration in the winter time, therefore they are seen first of the year during the Christmas season. Birds tell us the seasons change and the winter ones say the holidays will soon be here, so that's one more sign to start getting ready for the holiday (Christmas that is).
2006-11-11 10:10:10 · answer #2 · answered by carri 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cardinals are the state birds of Indiana and they are the reddest birds . red is for Christmas ..
2006-11-11 10:10:25 · answer #3 · answered by StarShine G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure why that is but I do know that they tolerate the cold weather quiet well. They are very beautiful birds and seem to look nice with holly berry decor.
2006-11-13 02:12:27 · answer #4 · answered by laurie b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are a nice sounding song bird that is a wanted splash of color during the monochromatic winter season.
2006-11-11 10:04:23 · answer #5 · answered by Akela 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought the "Christmas" bird was the turtle dove...?
2006-11-11 11:05:39 · answer #6 · answered by tamara.knsley@sbcglobal.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋