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 what God thinks about people observing it.

A Santa Claus ornament in a Christmas tree.
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Questions and Answers: I disagree with your position on not celebrating Christmas

If a person celebrates the birth of Jesus on Dec. 25 with the intent to worship Him as the Son of God, I believe they are not revering a pagan god. God knows our hearts. To worship pagan gods is...
Stonehenge monument near Wiltshire, England.
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The Real Origins of Christmas and Easter

How 4,000-year-old customs celebrating the return of the sun to warm the planet are still with us today.
BT Daily -- "A Date to Replace Christmas"
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"A Date to Replace Christmas"

Learning that Christmas is unlawful to God leaves many looking for a specific day they can celebrate Christ. Discover the answer in this episode of BT Daily.
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The Plain Truth Is...

The truth about Christmas is not investigated by the average Christian - neither is the original story of the characters involved in the birth of Christ.
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Christmas Through God's Eyes

Does Christmas honor God? What is the true way to worship God? God outlines the importance of true worship in scripture, and He wants us to know what it is.
A busy city street lined with Christmas decorations and lit trees.
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Could Mainstream Religion Be a Part of the Problem?

Unless we are willing to stand up and say that we will have no part with these ancient practices then could we be part of the problem?
An opened Bible in the foreground and a Christmas tree lit up in the background.
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So Your Search Has Brought You Here: Finding the Truth About Christmas

Coming to grips with the tough choices you have to make after discovering the truth about Christmas.
A green present wrapped with red bow.
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Christmas and Christians

Does being Christian mean you have to acknowledge Christmas, or is there something else going on?
BT Daily -- Tradition
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Tradition

In our culture, there are many traditions. Do any of them conflict with the Bible's teachings?
An old box of family photos.
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Keeping Family When You Don't Keep Christmas

What do you do when your relationship with God seems to collide with your relationship with your family?
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Five W‘s of Christmas

I don’t know about you, but this time of year is very disappointing for me. I dread leaving the house, and I avoid listening to the radio and watching TV. I can’t help but feel trampled by hundreds of reindeer...
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Being a Giving Person

As we approach the season this world considers a season of “giving”. It turns out it is a season of stress and competition. We are supposed to be generous givers. We have a responsibility to give as we are able…
Ancient Roman silver disk depicts Sol Invictus
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Wait! You Just Said: Jesus Was Not Born on Dec. 25!

You probably realize Christ was not born on December 25, and you may not think it’s important. But it really does matter. And it really is important that you not celebrate that day as His birthday!
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Let's Ask God How Do You Want to Be Worshipped?

The Christmas season is approaching. Let's go to the Bible and learn how God instructs us to honor and worship Him.
A person dressed up as Santa Claus
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How Did Santa Claus Enter the Picture?

How did Santa Claus enter the picture? Why is this mythical figure so closely aligned with the Christmas holiday? Here, too, many books are available to shed light on the origins of this popular character.
Two children sitting with Santa Claus in front of a Christmas tree.
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Christmas Before Christ? The Holiday’s Origins Unmasked

Most people know the Bible doesn’t mention—much less sanctify— Christmas. Does it make any difference as long as it’s intended to honor God and bring families together?
Good News - November/December 2015
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Good News Magazine: November - December 2015

Big news inside this issue, the managing editor shares the news about The Good News changing its name to Beyond Today in the upcoming January-February 2016 issue. Also inside, we will examine several topics and questions and provide biblically-based answers...
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XMAS = December 25?

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?
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What Is the Abomination of Desolation?

In the Scriptures we see that some festivals are appropriate even though they are not God's feasts or Holy Days. On the other hand, there are some festivals that are highly inappropriate for Christians to get involved with. There is…
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Is Christmas Christian?

Have you ever considered if Jesus Christ was actually born on December 25?
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