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Chocolate Gold Coins
Discover the Christmas custom, story, myth and legend associated with the Chocolate Gold Coins. This festive tradition and Christmas custom, with its familiar symbol and meaning, has evolved over time. But what is the history, meaning and origin of Chocolate Gold Coins? This article provides facts and information about the history of Chocolate Gold Coins as a familiar symbol, tradition and Christmas custom.

Description of Chocolate Gold Coins
Chocolate Gold Coins are used as stocking stuffers or Christmas tree decorations. The chocolate is cut into flat coin shapes in various sizes and wrapped in shiny gold foil.  The gold foil has various imprints usually relating to images found on actual modern or antique coins, and occasionally to the Christmas season. The chocolate beneath the gold foil is similarly stamped. The Chocolate Gold Coins are traditionally sold as a bag or 'purse' of gold in a mesh covering.   

The Christmas Custom, Origin and History of Chocolate Gold Coins
Some Christmas origins date back to the pagan traditions and customs of the ancients. Other symbols, customs and traditions have specific religious significance to the Christian religion and the Nativity of Jesus Christ. And finally there is the new, non-religious Christmas custom which has em
erged due to increased prosperity and the commercialism of the festival in the modern world. The Christmas Custom, Origin and History of Chocolate Gold Coins is viewed by some as religious and relate to the Nativity, others believe that the Christmas tradition of giving chocolate gold coins was started by Saint Nicholas.

Chocolate Gold Coins and Saint Nicholas
The story of Saint Nicholas, who the modern character of Santa Claus is based on, is embellished by myths and legends. The most repeated story about Saint Nicholas illustrates his reputation for secretly giving gifts, in the form of gold coin. Saint Nicholas is reputed to give three bags of gold to be used as dowries for three girls in his district.

Chocolate Gold Coins and the Three Wise Men
The Chocolate Gold Coins are believed by many to represent the gift of gold given by the three wise men of the East, also called the Magi, in the Bible story of the Nativity. The Three Wise Men presented the infant Jesus with three gifts which were fit for a king.

  • Gold as a symbol of kingship on earth, symbolizing virtue
  • Myrrh (an embalming oil) was used as an anointing oil and as a symbol of suffering
  • Frankincense was used as a perfume, symbolizing prayer and the priesthood

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Chocolate Gold Coins - the Kid's Favorite!
Chocolate Gold Coins are enjoyed by Kids and children at Christmas. Not just because of the sweet chocolate they contain but because they stimulate the imagination!

Chocolate Gold Coins
Christmas is celebrated worldwide, throughout the Christian population of approximately 2275 million people, but is also celebrated by many non-Christians as a secular, cultural festival. A Christmas custom or tradition is symbolized by a familiar symbol or icon, such as the Chocolate Gold Coins,  have come to represent the spirit and meaning of this special time of the year.

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