by Dan Dowd
Many Christmas customs can be traced back to the ancient worship of false gods.
by Scott Ashley
Christmas is one of the world’s most popular holidays, yet it has a strange and convoluted past—one hinted at in such puzzling symbols as decorated trees, holly wreaths and mistletoe.
by Jerold Aust
Many assume Jesus was born on Christmas or that, even if He wasn’t, it’s a good occasion to celebrate, since it’s still worshipping Him. But did early Christians observe Christmas? And what should we do today?
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...
Bible Questions and Answers
by United Church of God
Mardi Gras literally means "Fat Tuesday" in French (called Pancake Tuesday in England) and is associated with the Roman Catholic custom of Lent. But is it taught in the Bible? Would God want Christians to celebrate it?
by Kathy Sanny
Has our worship of God become more superstition than a practice of honoring the King of Kings and Lord of Lords?
by Tom Robinson
Most people assume Christmas originated as a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. But history shows that it’s far older, rooted in ancient idolatrous practices honoring other gods. So does it really honor Jesus and God the Father? How...
by Dan Preston
Holidays that purport to be Christian, but which are pagan in origin are problematic. But what about holidays like Thanksgiving?
by Good News
What should you do in deciding how you will approach this hotly debated issue?
Holidays or Holy Days: Does It Matter Which Days We Observe?
by United Church of God
Some believe we are free to add any religious holidays and celebrations of our own choosing. Is this true?
Bible Questions and Answers
Is there a clear teaching?