Do You Celebrate Christmas?

[MadParrotWoman]

In ancient Israyl the Israylites worship Yahweh in ways He did not tell them to. They worshiped Yahweh in ways that were invented for "gods" or "idols", thus, "You must not worship Yahweh your Father in their way

The things that are historically recorded are done so for our learning;"

Romans 15:4, "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope."


Deuteronomy 12:29-32, “When Yahweh your Father cuts off the nations from in front of you, and you displace them and live in their land, Be careful not to be ensnared into following them by asking about their gods, saying: How did these nations serve their gods? I also will do the same. You must not worship Yahweh your Father in their way, for every abomination to Yahweh, which He hates, they have done to their gods. They even burn their sons and daughters in the fire as sacrifices to their gods. Whatsoever I command you, be careful to observe and do it, you shall not add to it, nor take away from it."

And there is connection, sitting on "santa's" lap tradition

came from this ("burn their sons and daughters in the fire")

The statue was glowing red-hot... Thats why he wears red and his name is satan, or santa

Absolute balderdash! Santa has only in recent times been depicted wearing red - thought to be popularised by coca cola. Before that he was depicted wearing white and before that probably something else.

Honestly this thread is getting extremely silly. If you don't want to celebrate Christmas then don't but please do not preach to those who do. Kaylagl's post gets it spot on! If I could rep her for it I would.

 

[Grandpa]

King Herod was probably the first one to attack Christmas. It appears that attack is ongoing. Must be part of those powers and principalities we hear about from time to time.

The wise men came with presents. Lots of them. That's what I liked about Christmas when I was little. The presents. Now I realize the present is actually His Presence. His Birth is the Present. I still love Christmas.

Merry Christmas

 

[Lynx]

Here's a whole bunch of threads that say exactly the same thing that this thread has said to date.


The Sabbath, sunday, and christmas
Why christians shouldn't celebrate Christmas.
Christmas origins
Did God command us not to do Christmas?
christmas, is it the real birth of jesus?
Mary Christmas. A detailed look at Luke 1.
Merry Christmas .....Again
Why as a believer I do not celebrate Christmas or Easter With the Rest of the World
Should Christians celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday?
Why Celebrate Christmas?
The Origin of Christmas


And that's just through December of last year. There are pages and pages more like them.

And there will be a bunch more next year. That's an easy prediction to make, we all know it will come true.

Maybe I'll save that list of past "WE SHOULDN'T CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS!!" threads to post in future threads that pop up. Could save a lot of e-ink.

 

[seed_time_harvest]

yes.......MERRY CHRISTMAS

 

[Yonah]

I do not and really feel it is the choice of people to observe this day or not... I have my reasons not the least of which, is that our Savior was not born in that time of year... this is common knowledge but most seem not to care, as for me I chose to find out why, I mean if our Saviors birth was important (and it is) then what not at least get the time of year right? there are several reasons, as for me and my house we will serve our Creator not mans traditions and opinions on how that is to be done...His word is very clear and anyone who chooses can understand, there is a reason why Paul told Timothy in his letter to study to show himself approved... we should do the same, many wish to remain satisfied with what they currently understand and all choices have a direct result, do as you are led and please see for yourself as the bereans did. shalom and I do wish a season of growth and peace for all . Yonah

 

[Hizikyah]

I do not and really feel it is the choice of people to observe this day or not... I have my reasons not the least of which, is that our Savior was not born in that time of year... this is common knowledge but most seem not to care, as for me I chose to find out why, I mean if our Saviors birth was important (and it is) then what not at least get the time of year right? there are several reasons, as for me and my house we will serve our Creator not mans traditions and opinions on how that is to be done...His word is very clear and anyone who chooses can understand, there is a reason why Paul told Timothy in his letter to study to show himself approved... we should do the same, many wish to remain satisfied with what they currently understand and all choices have a direct result, do as you are led and please see for yourself as the bereans did. shalom and I do wish a season of growth and peace for all . Yonah

John) 4:24, "Yahweh is a Spirit and those who worship Him must worship Him in Spirit and in truth."

 

[Tintin]

Comparing Santa and Molech makes no logical sense and has to be the worst case of scholarship I've ever read (and I've read "The Two Babylons")!

Fine. If you don't celebrate Christmas, that's your prerogative or conviction. But don't be among those who make up/contribute to the lies others spread about Christmas. A lie is a lie is a lie. Frankly, it's embarrassing!

God's Word says people shall know Christians by their love. It does not say people shall know Christians by their lack of brains/lack of critical thinking (although, truth be told, that would certainly tend to be an indicator for many here).

 

[Agricola]

Kinda what I thought, there are no scriptures to support xmas.

Theres no scripture to support the Superbowl or the internet either.

 

[ardchoille]

I do not celebrate christmas. I feel that, if God had meant for humans to celebrate the birth of Christ, He would have given us more precise information regarding the event and how is was to be observed.

 

[secularhermit]

Shalom! I´m not in this count:

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[Hizikyah]

Comparing Santa and Molech makes no logical sense and has to be the worst case of scholarship I've ever read (and I've read "The Two Babylons")!

Fine. If you don't celebrate Christmas, that's your prerogative or conviction. But don't be among those who make up/contribute to the lies others spread about Christmas. A lie is a lie is a lie. Frankly, it's embarrassing!

God's Word says people shall know Christians by their love. It does not say people shall know Christians by their lack of brains/lack of critical thinking (although, truth be told, that would certainly tend to be an indicator for many here).

The "christmas tree" represents

"the tree of knowledge of righteousness and evil"


The "Christmas ornaments" represent the FORBIDDEN FRUIT

The garland represents the serpent

AND the garland is wrapped around the tree;

to represent the serpent's deception concerning the tree;

 

[Hizikyah]

and it promotes materialism, something Savior spoke against; (Matt 6:19)

Worshipping Materialism at Christmas
https://consortiumnews.com/2012/12/04/worshipping-materialism-at-christmas/

"Actually, despite the emphasis on purchases during the holidays, shopping is a year-round phenomenon in the United States. Children might not be able to read, write, add, or subtract, but they know a great deal about the latest consumer products."


Spend! Spend! Spend! Yes, giving gifts is a joy. But a historian argues that our obsession with materialism is destroying communities, friendship and self-discipline
Obsession with materialism destroying communities, friendship and self-discipline | Daily Mail Online

"Thinking of doing your Christmas shopping this afternoon? You will need sharp elbows...The real cause for concern, however, is more ethical than economic...More than ever, according to the campaigning journalist Jeremy Seabrook, we have become slaves to materialism. "


Who is training these children here?

Matt 6:19, "Do not store up treasures for yourselves upon earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes, and where thieves do not break in and steal; For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

 

[Hizikyah]

and it promotes materialism, something Savior spoke against; (Matt 6:19)

Worshipping Materialism at Christmas
https://consortiumnews.com/2012/12/04/worshipping-materialism-at-christmas/

"Actually, despite the emphasis on purchases during the holidays, shopping is a year-round phenomenon in the United States. Children might not be able to read, write, add, or subtract, but they know a great deal about the latest consumer products."


Spend! Spend! Spend! Yes, giving gifts is a joy. But a historian argues that our obsession with materialism is destroying communities, friendship and self-discipline
Obsession with materialism destroying communities, friendship and self-discipline | Daily Mail Online

"Thinking of doing your Christmas shopping this afternoon? You will need sharp elbows...The real cause for concern, however, is more ethical than economic...More than ever, according to the campaigning journalist Jeremy Seabrook, we have become slaves to materialism. "


Who is training these children here?

Matt 6:19, "Do not store up treasures for yourselves upon earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes, and where thieves do not break in and steal; For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

Proverbs 22:6, "Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it."

Colossians 2:8, "Beware that no one leads you away like a prize because of philosophy or empty, false statements, according to the traditions of men, after the elements of the world, and not after the Messiah!"

 

[Hizikyah]

Maybe we should think less about what it means to us, and more about what it means to Him?

 

[Tintin]

You do believe a lot of crap, don't you? Please be discerning.

 

[ColinCat]

We all know the "yes's" will win, but, I wanted a simple way for folks to see that there are a number of people who do NOT celebrate christmas, and can then begin asking why either in public or private.

(I would request from both sides of this particular fence that we shouldn't turn this thread into a debate thread because there are a number of those already, but we all know that isn't gonna happen)

I celebrate it and I enjoy it. I love the Christmas films, the awful Christmas novelty songs, the excitement when my boy is opening his presents on Christmas day, endless socks, aftershave and ties.. Turkey sandwiches, turkey stew and Turkey curry for about a week, and time off work.

I just enjoy the time of year. The lights in town, christmas tree smell etc. I'm not a Christian but i still enjoy the time of year, and I get a little sad when its over lol.

 

[secularhermit]

Comparing Santa and Molech makes no logical sense and has to be the worst case of scholarship I've ever read (and I've read "The Two Babylons")!

Fine. If you don't celebrate Christmas, that's your prerogative or conviction. But don't be among those who make up/contribute to the lies others spread about Christmas. A lie is a lie is a lie. Frankly, it's embarrassing!

God's Word says people shall know Christians by their love. It does not say people shall know Christians by their lack of brains/lack of critical thinking (although, truth be told, that would certainly tend to be an indicator for many here).

The day the feeling of this season be prolonged up to 365 days I would consider this X-mas time a time for love.

Yet, you are right, there´s no need to play the Grinch, because there´s nothing to boast about and I saw this as a poll where I stopped celebrating two decades, and this made me "less" than "more", to the point I know the things where I will endanger my life, in a Yes or No, any moment in the future.

 

[ColinCat]

Maybe we should think less about what it means to us, and more about what it means to Him?

Im certainy glad i wasn't your child at Christmas time.

 

[tourist]

Maybe we should think less about what it means to us, and more about what it means to Him?

Perhaps Santa should be given a pink slip and those pesky little elves too. Cut all the reindeer loose to fend for themselves. Seriously, I don't think that Jesus cares squat about whether Christmas is celebrated or not. What is wrong with spending time with family and friends once a year and exchange a couple of gifts that were previously placed underneath the tree? Or enjoy an adult beverage of two while you are making merry. I don't drink anymore but I do understand the concept and can relate to it.

 

[kaylagrl]

Kinda what I thought, there are no scriptures to support xmas.

And there are none against it...