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Sermon
by Davey Ramsey
2016-11-26
Roanoke, VA
Christmas is a popular holiday celebrated by 2 billion people worldwide. What do evergreen trees, yule logs, holly, wreaths, mistletoe and Santa Claus have to do with the worship of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ? Where did Christmas...
Sermon
by Davey Ramsey
2018-12-29
Roanoke, VA
Most people carelessly assume that celebrating New Year's Eve is a Christian custom. However, New Year’s is one of the oldest and most universal of all pagan traditions and the custom of celebrating it dates back over 4000 years! This...
Vertical Thought
by Frank Dunkle, David Cobb
Many aspects of traditional Christianity - holidays, practices and doctrines - came not from Christ or the Bible but from ancient pagan religion.
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.
Beyond Today Magazine
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?
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.
Beyond Today Magazine
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...
Vertical Thought
by Amanda Stiver
Ever thought about how Christmas was celebrated long ago and where today's customs came from? It's an important story you need to know.
Beyond Today Dailys
by Darris McNeely
2014-12-23
Christmas is pagan and most people who know don't care. But does God care, and if He does what should you do about it?
Sermon
by Roy Holladay
2003-12-20
Cincinnati East, OH
What should our feelings be toward Christmas? How does God see it? Review the true origins of this pagan holiday.
Good News
by Jerold Aust
Many people know the Bible doesn't mention Christ's followers observing Christmas. So where did the holiday come from, and does the Bible condone it? Does it make any difference as long as it's intended to honor God and bring families...
Beyond Today Magazine
by Vince Szymkowiak
Promoting materialism, debt for what families can’t afford, lies and pagan revelry—it’s all part of the magic of Christmastime.
Beyond Today Magazine
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.
Good News
by Jerold Aust
A Good News interview with Shocked by the Bible author Joe Kovacs.

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