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Man's Holidays

"...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?

  • by United Church of God
Ever been scared by an unexpected sound?
  • by Steve Myers, Gary Petty, Darris McNeely
What image comes to mind about Halloween? Just a night of fun or a holiday...
  • by Don Hooser
We sincerely hope that in the very near future you and your children will learn more about God's Holy Days and begin observing them rather than Halloween and other days of pagan origin that are of no value for teaching spiritual truths.
  • by Jerold Aust
Is Easter really about the Jesus described in the Bible? And what do sunrise services, eggs and bunnies have to do with the Jesus the apostles served?
  • by Doug Collison
Christmas is a holiday created by men. It's not in the Bible. It didn't become part of traditional Christianity until more than 300 years after the death of Jesus Christ.
  • by Good News
Although it is difficult to determine the first time anyone celebrated Dec. 25 as Christmas, historians are in general agreement that it was sometime during the fourth century.
  • by Melvin Rhodes
Even in this very secular age, many European countries continue a tradition established in the fourth century of a close relationship between church and state. The origins of this system take us back to one of the most significant leaders in history—Roman Emperor Constantine the Great.
  • by Larry Walker
You also may wonder, why am I writing about Easter, several weeks after the celebration date has passed? This year, the dates of Easter and Passover are several weeks apart. Many if not most people are probably unaware of how this came about.
  • by Good News
How did worship of an ancient god and goddess come to be associated with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ?
  • by Jerold Aust
As reported in the January issue, on Dec. 18 Good News senior writer Jerold Aust was interviewed for 26 minutes by Alan Colmes on Fox News Radio. Here is Mr. Aust's personal account of the interview about why the United Church of God doesn't celebrate Christmas.
  • by Peter Hawkins
Always overlooked in the year-in-review reports is the one individual who is contributing the most to the future of our society. For the past 2000 years Jesus Christ has been preparing a special group of people—selected by His Father (John 6:44, 65)—for bringing about truly remarkable changes in the world.
  • by Robin Webber
I'm talking about those endeavoring to "put Christ back into Christmas"—thinking they are doing God a favor. If this seems to be your current challenge have you ever asked yourself: Heavenly Father or Jesus Christ, how do you want to be worshipped?