ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Cross of St James

Okay kiddo, let me tell you about the Cross of St. James. It's a really old symbol that looks like a cross but with a special design. It has four arms of equal length, and each arm has a little pointy thing sticking out of it.

The Cross of St. James is named after Saint James the Apostle. He was one of Jesus' best friends and followers, and after Jesus died, Saint James went on a big adventure to tell other people about Jesus. He traveled all over the world and even went to Spain, which is where the Cross of St. James comes from.

In Spain, people believe that Saint James helped them win some battles against their enemies, and they started using the Cross of St. James as a symbol of strength and protection. Nowadays, you might see this symbol on buildings, flags, or even on people's clothes.

So, that's the Cross of St. James for you. It's an old symbol that represents a brave and strong person named Saint James, and it's used to show people that they are protected and blessed.