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Why Some Christians Don’t Celebrate Christmas

Beyond Today Magazine
by Jerold Aust
Many feel that Christmas marks Christ’s birthday and that it honors Him. After all, can 2 billion professing Christians be wrong? At the same time, some few Christians don’t observe Christmas, believing that Jesus didn’t sanction it and...

Christmas Controversy

Beyond Today Dailys
by Steve Myers
2013-12-20
Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? What would Jesus say?

Hanukkah, Christmas and Light

Beyond Today Dailys
by Darris McNeely, Steve Myers
2011-12-21
Traditional festivals of light miss the truth about the true "Light of the world".
BT Daily: Was Jesus Born December 25?

Was Jesus Born December 25?

Beyond Today Dailys
by Steve Myers
2019-12-20
So many assume Christ was born on Dec. 25. What is the truth?

God's Holy Day Season Differs Greatly from Man's Holiday Season

Blogs
by Larry Walker
Few people have the courage to face the facts (all so easily substantiated) about the traditional holidays of Christianity, let alone to cease observing them in favor of God's appointed Holy Days. For those who are willing to learn and...

December 25 - Was Jesus Really Born on Christmas?

Beyond Today Dailys
by Darris McNeely, Steve Myers
2011-12-23
The book of Luke gives us detailed information on how we can know the season that Christ was born.
Beyond Today -- Quitting Christmas

Quitting Christmas

Beyond Today Television Program
by Steve Myers
2023-12-17
Imagine doing this. But does it mean you would be abandoning Christ? The answer is no! Discover the Bible’s pivotal reason.
Photo of Diane Bailey, who died on Tuesday morning, Dec. 8.

Update from the President: December 10, 2020

United News
Victor Kubik
2020-12-10
In his update from the president, Victor Kubik reports on the recent death of longtime employee Diane Bailey and her legacy. He also covers a Rotary meeting in which he was asked about Christmas, and encourages readers to use opportunities...
Diane Bailey 1954–2020 On Tuesday morning at 6:07 a.m., Dec. 8, Diane Bailey fell asleep until the Resurrection. Her brothers David and Danny were by her side when she took her last breath. Diane had been my assistant and secretary...
BT Daily: Holidays or Holy Days?

Holidays or Holy Days?

Beyond Today Dailys
by Steve Myers
2019-12-19
Which days do you keep? What's the difference?
BT Daily: A Child's Perspective

A Child's Perspective

Beyond Today Dailys
by Steve Myers
2020-10-30
A class assignment from an 11-year-old brings a fresh look at obeying God.
BT Daily: A Pagan Beginning

A Pagan Beginning

Beyond Today Dailys
by Darris McNeely
2021-12-20
It is widely known that Christmas has pagan origins, but many Christians seem content to partake in the festivities. But Christmas has no place in Christian worship.

The Pope and the Nativity

Beyond Today Dailys
by Darris McNeely, Steve Myers
2012-12-20
The Pope agrees that the nativity scene is tradition. So?

A Season of Disbelief

Beyond Today Dailys
by Darris McNeely, Steve Myers
2012-12-17
Newsweek's cover asks, "Who Was Jesus?". It raises more questions that erode faith. Given that people are looking for understanding and hope you have to ask, "where can you find faith?".

Christmas--Why Not?

Beyond Today
by Robert H Berendt
More than 40 years ago, I concluded I should no longer celebrate this popular, much-loved holiday. Let me explain why.
MAGNIFIED: The Feast of Tabernacles

The Feast of Tabernacles

Magnified
by Micah Gunn
2023-01-02
Is the Feast of Tabernacles relevant in 2023? Observing this annual festival gives us a window into God's thinking and shows us what's still ahead in His plan for all people. So, why does it pass by every year with so little attention?

Is Christmas Harmless?

Blogs
by Jerold Aust
Christmas is popular and profitable, but is it really holy and harmless?

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