Did you know this style of door is called a Christian door? Why?
In colonial England, the six paneled door had stiles and rails that suggested a cross at the top half and an open Bible at the bottom. They were also called Cross and Bible doors.
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Six panel doors were not created to represent a cross or a Bible. The cross panels were there to make the door stronger. People have added the Christian door story later on. Early American used to hang these doors with the cross symbol to ward off witches. That was just superstition.
Either way you look at it. You will now always think of the cross when you see a six paneled door. Your welcome.
What a fun fact! I had not heard that story but do have this style door inside my home. I will think of this now.
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Haven't heard that before - interesting.
ReplyDeleteNo, we don't have those doors at this house, but did at other places we've lived.
I never heard that before. It is interesting. I have them throughout the house. Love the story.
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I now want to buy these door for every doorway in my house.
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That's so interesting. I just looked at my front door and it's a six paneled door. I will have to remember that. Love that the top part looks like a Cross. I didn't see that before. Thank you for sharing the story behind the Christian door. : )
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