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Does the Bible say not to celebrate Christmas?
As Jesus said in Luke 16:15, “That which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.” More importantly, though, Christians are commanded in Galatians 4:10-11 to not observe days of the year such as Christmas, for they are an abomination to the Lord God.
What the Bible says about holidays?
For Christians, as per the Church Epistles, there are no prescribed “holidays.” Every day is to be a special day as we live for the Lord. That is not to say that it is wrong to celebrate the birth of Christ, or his Resurrection. Such remembrances can be very meaningful.
Is putting up a Christmas tree a sin?
Thou shalt not plant thee a grove of any trees near unto the altar of the LORD thy God, which thou shalt make thee. The scripture points to the people planting trees near the holy place of God which means you can’t place anything in the holy place which would take the attention off of God.
How does a Christmas tree represent Jesus?
Then legend has it that a fir tree grew out of the fallen oak. “That became a symbol of Christ — being triangular in shape it represents the trinity — and from there came the idea that the tree should be a symbol of Christ and new life,” Dr Wilson said.
What did Jesus say about celebrating holidays?
For Christians, as per the Church Epistles, there are no prescribed “holidays.” Every day is to be a special day as we live for the Lord. That is not to say that it is wrong to celebrate the birth of Christ, or his Resurrection.
What religions don’t celebrate Christmas?
Jehovah’s Witnesses. If you’re familiar with ’em,well,ya had to see that coming on the list. For me,I was totally never familiar with the Jehovah’s Witnesses movement.
What does the Bible say about celebrating Christmas?
The Bible does not give the date of Jesus’ birth, nor does it say that we should celebrate his birthday. Instead, an examination of the history of Christmas exposes its roots in pagan religious rites. The Bible shows that we offend God if we try to worship him in a way that he does not approve of.— Exodus 32:5-7.
Why should Christians celebrate Christmas?
A primary reason people celebrate Christmas is to honor the birth of Jesus Christ, the savior in the Christian religion. Some people celebrate Christmas as a traditional family holiday, even though they may not believe strongly in its religious value.
Why I don’t celebrate Christmas?
Jesus wasn’t born on December 25. Bible scholars and experts would readily admit that December 25 isn’t the birthdate…