Legend of the Sand Dollar

The Sand Dollar
The center of the legendary holy shell forms the five pointed Star of Bethlehem.
The five slits represent the five wounds in Christ's body.
Inside are found five little doves of peace.
On the front is the design of the Easter Lily and on the back is the outline of the Poinsettia.

Photo by Rindy Nyberg
1997

Legend of the Sand Dollar in the Bahamas

The Legend of the Sand Dollar
Bahamas

There’s a pretty little legend
That I would like to tell
Of the birth and death of Jesus
Found in this lowly shell.

If you examine closely,
You’ll see that you find here
Four nail holes and a fifth one
Made by a Roman’s spear.

On one side the Eater lily,
Its center is the star
That appeared unto the shepherds
And led them from afar.

The Christmas poinsettia
Etched on the other side
Reminds us of His birthday,
Our Happy Christmastide.

Now break the center open
And here you will release
The five white doves awaiting
To spread Good Will and Peace.

This simple little symbol,
Christ left for you and me
To help us spread His Gospel
Through all eternity.
2013

Legend Of The Sand Dollar

The Sand Dollar Legend

Doves of Peace, The Holy Shell, Star of Bethlehem

The Mellita Testudinata commonly called the Florida Sand Dollar is one of the most unusual specimens of Florida marine life.  This shell symbolizes the Life of Jesus.

In the center of the shell is a five pointed star-the star that guided the wise men to the manger.

The narrow openings represent the crucifixion - four wounds in the hands and feet, the fifth wound in His side.

When the shell is opened, there are found five little doves ... Doves of Peace.

On the reverse side is an outline of the Christmas Poinsettia.  The grey Sand Dollar represents Life ... the white one the Resurrection.
2010

The Sand Dollar with Blue Background

The Sand Dollar
The center of the legendary holy shell form the five pointed Star of Bethlehem.
The five slits represent the five wounds in Christ's body.
Inside are found five little doves of peace.
On the front is the design of the Easter Lily and on the back is the outline of the Poinsettia.

Photo by Rindy Nyberg
2011

Legend of the Sand Dollar, Bahamas

Legend of the Sand Dollar

In the center of the Sand Dollar is a star and around is an Easter Lily.  The openings represent the woulds of Jesus.

When broken open, five doves of peace are found.

The reverse side has a design of the poinsettia, the Christmas flower.

Keyhole Sand Dollar (Bahamas) or Holy Ghost Shell
2011