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Should Christians Really Celebrate Christmas? by Nobody: 3:03pm On Dec 02, 2014 |
SHOULD CHRISTIANS REALLY CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS? Christmas period is a time of celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ everywhere in the world, but should we really celebrate Christmas at all?" I think this short article can be of little help, let's see: OPPOSITIONS There two major reasons people oppose celebrating Christmas as Christians. The first reason is that Christmas originated from pagan worship, and the second reason is that Jesus was not really born on December 25th. (i) Origin: Should we celebrate what originated from pagan worship? Well, the point is that it was actually the holiday of Saturnalia that the pagans celebrated then, not Christmas. Christmas was a replacement of Saturnalia festival in Christendom; Christmas solely celebrates Christ Jesus, and it has no link or connection with idol festival as far as Christmas is concerned today. To oppose Christmas because the similar or same day was formally celebrated by pagans is wrong. If you oppose Christmas, then you will oppose Easter because both have similar history; if you oppose both Christmas and Easter, then you will need to oppose going to church on Sunday, because Sunday was a formal holiday for the god of Sun, and if you oppose worshiping on Sunday, then you must oppose calling days like Sunday, Monday, Saturday, etc. Because they all have idolatry origin. If you still believe the names are attached to idols, like Sunday for Sun god, and Monday for Moon god, and you don't worship God on Sunday, and you mention the idolatry names? Then you still agree with it. Christmas was not celebrated for the first 300 years of early church, until the catholic, so also church auditorium or Christian conference was not built by early Christians for 300 years until the catholic. Building church auditorium can also be traced to the pagan gods. Does that means building church auditorium is evil? No, but it must be moderate, not multimillion or magnificent as these modern Christianity and even those who claim holiness. The fact that Christmas was traced to pagan festival does not means it is wrong to celebrate Christmas. Today we celebrate Christ at Christmas and Him alone. (ii) Day of Birth: Jesus was not born on December 25th, and it is not necessary for Christmas day. People can choose any day to celebrate Jesus' day of birth, because He owns all days; only we, the humans, can be tied to a day we were born for birthday. MUST WE CELEBRATE? Do we have to celebrate, sing and give gifts to mark the birth of Jesus? The answer is YES? Luke 2:13, "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” Angels in heaven celebrated the birth of Jesus, so it is not wrong for Christians to celebrate the birth of Jesus, as long as Jesus alone is mentioned and no connection to any idol or selfish purpose. It is not wrong to celebrate Christmas as long Christ is the center of the celebration and everything you do glorifies His name; it is wrong for people who celebrate self or sinful indulgences during Christmas. Christians can celebrate Christ at Christmas and share with people. THE BAD NEWS The bad thing about Christmas is that it's not everyday; the joyful feeling, the celebration and sharing do not last, only for few days, and the worse is the Christmas day, it goes faster and ends. I wish it can always stay longer with such wonderful feeling. The worst is that if only during Christmas you experience the joy of the birth of Jesus, then you are a miserable person. Christmas celebration doesn't last, but the good news is that when you accept Jesus into your life as your Lord, you will always experience more than the joy of Christmas. If you have not experienced the joy of Salvation since you have been a Christian, then you are unrecognized by Jesus, you need genuine salvation to have the unlimited joy. If you have lost your joy of Salvation, you need to get it restored. Repentance, that is to realize and ready to forsake your sins, and accepting Jesus as your Lord, are the only means to have the unspeakable joy of Jesus! When you become saved, you begin life that pleases Jesus, not your self or Satan, you walk away from any form of sin; that is when the birth of Jesus will bring joy and justification. But if you realize Jesus as Savior of the world and remain in your sins, it will only bring judgment. We can care for Christmas by celebrating Christ, but more than that, we should be celebrated by Christ through genuine salvation and living in holiness and righteousness, so that we can celebrate with Christ forever in heaven! John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." MERRY CHRISTMAS IN ADVANCE 1 Like |
Re: Should Christians Really Celebrate Christmas? by dein77(m): 3:16pm On Dec 02, 2014 |
It only reminds me of the birth of my Saviour, without Whom I would have been estranged from God forever. That's all. 1 Like |
Re: Should Christians Really Celebrate Christmas? by Maamin(m): 6:16pm On Dec 02, 2014 |
lightking99: So how does this verse explain or support the birth of christ and why it must be celebrated..and who told you the angels in heaven were rejoicing over the birth of Christ? ![]() |
Re: Should Christians Really Celebrate Christmas? by Nobody: 7:26pm On Dec 02, 2014 |
Maamin: "The Savior--yes, the Messiah, the Lord--has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger."" (Luke 2:11-12). Hope u get it now... Btw are you save? |
Re: Should Christians Really Celebrate Christmas? by Maamin(m): 9:31pm On Dec 02, 2014 |
lightking99: O dear, you are even more confuse than I thought. ![]() |
Re: Should Christians Really Celebrate Christmas? by rocko9024: 4:43pm On Dec 10, 2014 |
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Re: Should Christians Really Celebrate Christmas? by Oluboonmi(f): 7:54pm On Sep 24, 2015 |
Maamin:...the Bible told him, get one and read, It's there. I believe u saw where he quoted |
Re: Should Christians Really Celebrate Christmas? by Maamin(m): 2:29pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Oluboonmi: my dear, the burden of prove lies on u.. @bolded, can you quote it please? |
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