SHOULD CHRISTIANS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS? - GRACE TO YOU
Christmas is chiefly about the promised Messiah who came to save His people from their sins (Matthew 1:21). The holiday provides us with a wonderful opportunity to share this truth. … From gty.org
WHY DO WE CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS ON DECEMBER 25? - GRACE TO YOU
The decision to celebrate Christmas on December 25 was made sometime during the fourth century by church bishops in Rome. They had a specific reason for doing so. Having turned … From gty.org
HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS: CHRISTIAN OR NOT? - JW.ORG
Each year, from December 17 through January 1, “most Romans feasted, gamed, reveled, paraded, and joined in other festivities as they paid homage to their deities,” says Christmas in … From jw.org
WHAT ARE THE FACTS ABOUT CHRISTMAS? | Q & A - JW.ORG
Dec 1, 2014 First, many celebrants believe that Christmas is a birthday celebration for Jesus. However, historians widely concur that the date of his birth is unknown. The Christian Book of … From jw.org
WHY DO SO MANY PEOPLE MISS THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS?
Because although many celebrate Christmas every year, most don't know what it's about. In spite of all the media promotion of Christmas, the majority of people will miss it because it has … From gty.org
The custom: Christmas giving is unusual in that it largely involves an exchange of gifts, and the Christmas season is marked by partying, feasting, and drinking. Its roots: Ancient Roman … From jw.org
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT CHRISTMAS? | BIBLE QUESTIONS
Gift-giving, feasting, partying: The Encyclopedia Americana says: “Saturnalia, a Roman feast celebrated in mid-December, provided the model for many of the merry-making customs of … From jw.org
WHAT IS THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS? - GRACE TO YOU
Christmas is not about the Savior's infancy; it is about His deity. The humble birth of Jesus Christ was never intended to conceal the reality that God was being born into the world. But the … From gty.org
Myth: You miss out on the “Christmas spirit” of generosity, peace on earth, and goodwill toward men. Fact: We strive to be generous and peaceable every day. ( Proverbs 11:25; Romans … From jw.org
The World Book Encyclopedia (1982) observes under “Christmas”: “During the 1600’s . . . Christmas was outlawed in England and in parts of the English colonies in America.” Since … From jw.org
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