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"...do not inquire after their gods, saying, 'How did these nations serve their gods? I also will do likewise.' You shall not worship the LORD your God in that way; for every abomination to the LORD which He hates they have done to their gods" (Deuteronomy 30:)

Many of man's religious holidays are repackaged versions of the very pagan festivals that God hates and forbids His people from following. Are you worshiping God the way He wants to be worshiped?

A round stone in front of a tomb entrance.
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When Was Jesus Christ Crucified and Resurrected? Did He Really Die on Good Friday and Come Back to Life on Easter Sunday?

Jesus Christ said He would be in the grave for three days and three nights. How can you count that from Good Friday afternoon to Easter Sunday morning?
A silhouette of young man.
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What About Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Purim?

Some believe we are free to add any religious holidays and celebrations of our own choosing. Is this true?
A rabbit.
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Fertility Symbols: Beneath the Dignity of God

Have you ever wondered why eggs and rabbits--the popular hallmarks of Easter--were selected as symbols of fertility?
A miniature Christmas scene of gathering a Christmas tree.
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Crucial Questions

Why do we do some of the curious things we do? Why pretend that a jolly man in a red suit gives toys made by elves to children on one night a year Why pretend that rabbits lay eggs? And...
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Is Christmas Harmless?

Christmas is popular and profitable, but is it really holy and harmless?
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Keep Your Light Shining

Our family loves to camp. When we are unable to make it to nearby state park, we will often camp in our backyard.
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Ready to Answer

"Well hey there, neighbor!" says your coworker. He's propped his elbows up on the dividing wall your cubicles share as he waves a greeting in your direction.
A History of Thanksgiving Day in the United States
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A History of Thanksgiving Day in the United States

A brief history of events of Thanksgiving in America.
Is Christmas Really Merry?
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Is Christmas Really Merry?

Where did the idea of a "merry Christmas" come from? Did it begin with well-meaning Christians who wished only the best for others, or are its origins considerably older than we might suppose? Does wishing others "Merry Christmas" please God...
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What a Former Witch Told Me About the Dark Side

Halloween is this weekend, in case you haven't noticed.
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Is Halloween Harmless

Every year at Halloween, well-meaning parents dress their children in grotesque and ghoulish costumes. Is Halloween really harmless? Who and what’s behind this bizarre holiday?
What difference does it make whether you observe the Days of Unleavened Bread or
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Days of Unleavened Bread or Easter: Which Honors Jesus Christ?

What’s the difference between Easter and the Days of Unleavened Bread—and does it really matter which one you observe?
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What about Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Purim?

These man-made holidays are different than Christmas and Easter, so are they okay?
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Esther 9: 27-28 says we should celebrate Purim. Do we not celebrate it because it's in the Old Testament and not restated in the New Testament?

Is it a national holiday or a religious holiday?
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What does the Bible teach about Easter? Is it to be celebrated or not?

Is there a clear teaching?
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Is it wrong to keep holidays such as Christmas and Easter since the Bible says nothing about them? And what about the Holy Days God gave to the Israelites? Do we need to keep them? What's the difference?

Which ones are the better choice?
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Jesus Christ: Victim of Stolen Identity

Most people understand that Jesus died for our sins, and the details of His illegal crucifixion are well known. But few know that after Jesus' death His identity was stolen! Many well-intentioned believers have fallen for the deception. Are you...
Holidays or Holy Days - Does It Matter Which Days We Observe?
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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...
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Does Easter Change Jesus' Resurrection?

Most Christians view Easter as the most solemn Christian holiday of the year and believe that Jesus was resurrected on Easter Sunday, at sunrise. But was Jesus resurrected on Easter, and does it matter to God?
Christmas tree ornaments with a depiction of three wise men.
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Why Do You Celebrate Christmas?

I found I could not ignore these facts: Christ never instituted Christmas, never celebrated it and never taught it. So, why was I doing it? What about you? Why do you celebrate Christmas?
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