ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Andachtsbilder

Andachtsbilder is a big word that means pictures that people use to help them pray or think about God.

You know how sometimes you might have a favorite toy or stuffed animal that makes you feel happy and calm when you hold it? Well, some people have pictures that do the same thing for them when they want to pray or think about important things like God and the world around them.

A lot of these pictures might have Jesus or saints (people who lived a long time ago and did really good things) on them. Some people like to look at these pictures and use them as a way to remember important stories or lessons from the Bible or other religious books.

Andachtsbilder can come in all shapes and sizes, from small pictures that fit in your pocket to big paintings that hang on walls. But no matter what they look like, they can be a powerful tool for people when they want to reflect on their beliefs or focus on something they care about.