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Sand dollars are from the class of marine animals
known as Echinoids, spiny skinned creatures. Their relations include the
sea lily, the sea cucumber, the star fish and the sea urchin. When
alive, the local species, is outfitted in a maroon-colored suit of
moveable spines that encompass the entire shell. "There’s a pretty little legend of the Sand Dollar 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 nails holes and a fifth one Made by a Roman’s spear. On one side the Easter 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 Christmas tide. 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."
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