Christian altars

[Dancing Sky]

Do you use an altar or shrine? What's on it? Pictures would be great! :hahugh:

[MariThorn]

Yes, I use the main altar for both. Right now it has a nativity seen, a statue of the Mother Mary, a black and red candle, two Pine scented candles, and a tiny Christmas tree on it. With a long Green velvet altar cloth. All of that will change once I get back from my parents tomorrow. I will set it up for Imbolc. Take care and Merry Christmas.

[LacyRoze]

On my altar I have a small Christmas tree, red and green candles, one simple white candle which I'll keep lit all day today and a glass nativity...

[Ninjakitten]

At the moment, my "altar" looks like this, though this is more of a way for me to store my tools when not in use than an actual functional altar. That angel picture is of the 4 main archangels representing the 4 elemental quarters, even though I don't invoke the angels as my way of invoking the elements.

[Cyzarine]

I have both. I cannot take pictures right now, but I can describe them. My altar is set up just like the Byzantine Catholic church sets its altar up. A tabernacle like thing in the center, the candles, incense, etc. My shrines are more personal. I have a shrine for Christ, The Creator, Holy Spirit, and the Virgin. Each shrine is decorated according to whos shrine it is. Like Marys shrine has a blue cloth, white and blue candles, roses, etc. The Creators shrine is a black cloth with little glow in the dark stars, planets, etc to symbolize creaton and the afterlife.