Christmas

"For the customs of the peoples are worthless; they cut a tree out of the forest, and a craftsman shapes it with his chisel. They adorn it with silver and gold; they fasten it with hammer and nails so it will not totter" (Jeremiah 10:2-4, New International Version).

Incorporating traditions used in worship of the pagan gods Mithra and Saturn (among others), Christmas has its roots in just about everything but Christ's birth. Find out where Christmas really came from and why God says He hates it.

What's Missing with C & E Christians?
Steve Myers

How can you put your finger on what is missing in religion? How can you find a way to deeper meaning and understanding?

Posted March 22, 2012 | 1 comments
God Condemns Idolatry and Greed
William (Skip) Miller
God Condemns Idolatry and Greed

Many people do not realize that popular holidays are negative influences in their lives

Posted March 6, 2012 | 0 comments
Truthfulness and Honesty
John Elliott

What value does our society put on honesty and truthfulness? It's very apparent from today's advertising techniques that it's different than what the Bible teaches.

Posted February 13, 2012 | 0 comments
December 25 - Was Jesus Really Born on Christmas?
Darris McNeely
Steve Myers

The book of Luke gives us detailed information on how we can know the season that Christ was born.

Posted December 23, 2011 | 0 comments
Hanukkah, Christmas and Light
Darris McNeely
Steve Myers

Traditional festivals of light miss the truth about the true "Light of the world".

Posted December 21, 2011 | 6 comments
Holidays or Holy Days
David Mills

Is it OK to celebrate Christmas?

Posted December 21, 2011 | 4 comments
The Real Meaning of Christ's Birth
Darris McNeely
Gary Petty
Steve Myers

It's not about trees, tinsel, lights and gifts but something far greater. Discover the genuine truth.

Posted December 16, 2011 | 4 comments
If Christ is Not in Christmas...
Darris McNeely
Steve Myers

Then where is He? Each year controversy erupts over Christmas in the public square. Is this the way it should be?

Posted December 14, 2011 | 0 comments
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
A blog post by Heather Disher
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

Since August I have felt Christmas sneaking up on me. "Seasonal" Christmas displays at the store brazenly challenged the Labor Day, Back to School, and Thanksgiving endcaps. Now it's December and Christmas is everywhere. I can't turn on the TV, radio, or computer without a thousand reminders that I'm not a part of the world's celebration.
Posted December 2, 2011 | 15 comments
What Are the Origins of Common Christmas Symbols?
Good News Editor
What Are the Origins of Common Christmas Symbols?

The following is from The Trouble With Christmas by Tom Flynn (1993, pp. 19, 37-40, emphasis in original):

Posted November 9, 2011 | 1 comments

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The Real Meaning of Christ's Birth

It's not about trees, tinsel, lights and gifts but something far greater. Discover the genuine truth.

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The Day After Christmas

You may look forward to Christmas but what happens afterwards? Are you truly fulfilled and is the world a better place?

Christmas Sermons

David Mills
Holidays or Holy Days
Presented by David Mills

Is it OK to celebrate Christmas?


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Posted December 21, 2011 | 4 comments
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Truthfulness and Honesty
Presented by John Elliott

What value does our society put on honesty and truthfulness? It's very apparent from today's advertising techniques that it's different than what the Bible teaches.


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Posted February 13, 2012 | 0 comments

Related Booklet

Holidays or Holy Days: Does It Matter Which Days We Observe?

Holidays or Holy Days: Does It Matter Which Days We Observe?

Many people are shocked to discover the origins of our most popular religious holidays. They are also surprised to find that the days God commands us to observe in the Bible—the same days Jesus Christ and the apostles kept—are almost universally ignored. Why? Also, why are today's supposedly Christian holidays observed with so many rituals and customs that are not sanctioned anywhere in the Bible? In this booklet you'll discover detailed answers to these questions.

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