My reasons are: It is driven by commercialism, Christmas is nowhere mentioned in the Bible, Jesus wasn't born on or near Dec. 25th, Christmas is largely a recycled pagan celebration, God condemns using pagan customs to worship Him, Christmas is worshipping God in vain, and, you can't put Christ back into something He was never in! When I celebrate Christmas, I don't include God. I'm told Christians shouldn't celebrate Christ & Christmas together. The above is my own opinion and I'm not trying to influence anyone! I'm curious as to what your opinion is on this matter.
2006-11-17 17:02:38 · 7 answers · asked by ZORRO 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
Well.. I just don't have money but it's okay.. My birthday is new years eve and that's 6 days later :}
2006-11-17 17:03:54 · answer #1 · answered by sweetk1ssz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity, like all religions, intentionally used existing (pagan) customs, rituals, concepts, beliefs, and holidays to present the teachings of Christianity in a familiar context to people. They took the familiar elements and gave them new meanings with Christian teachings because this is the most loving way to spread a message (you work with things that people are comfortable with). So ... it's not a 'pagan' holiday given its context in christianity. Christmas, like anything else, can be a celebration of God and Jesus or it can be used to distance ourselves from that. When we use it as a day to love others and celebrate community and as a welcoming of Jesus into the world, we celebrate God. When we act like the Pharisees and get into the letter of the law, we miss the point of Love which is the real meaning of Christmas.
2006-11-17 17:10:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far I know..Christmas is about having fun and being with your loved ones..is Id mentioned in the Quaran?? Each and every religion has its own celibrations and each of them are driven by commercialism..yeah jeasus was not born on dec 2..true..So Can you tell us when he was born..And do show the proof as well..not some writing..I need solid proof..So..intruth christmas is not about worshipping anythin...it is more about celebrating the life of someone in whom christians belive..It is a time to be in the company of your loved ones..Nothing more than that..
2006-11-17 17:09:05 · answer #3 · answered by Rooney 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree 100%
The only celebration he told us to continue was the memorial celebration of His Death
The Bible says the day of ones death is greater than the day of ones birth.
2006-11-17 17:07:17 · answer #4 · answered by True101 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Im not christian, but i do beleive in Jesus (im muslim). The reason i dont celebrate it is because it is all about money, and gifts and stuff, but never the real thing, Jesus.
2006-11-17 17:06:04 · answer #5 · answered by trader4578 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
BY AND LARGE I AGREE, IM AN EVANGELIST, I MAY PREACH THAT DAY, BUT NO GIFTS OR COMMERCIALIZATION, SPEND MOST OF MY TIME WRITING LETTERS AND IN PRAYER. GOOD QUESTION
GOD BLESS
2006-11-17 17:06:45 · answer #6 · answered by thewindowman 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
it is work, like a part time job with no pay. its hard and messy. its expensive. its lame
2006-11-17 17:04:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋