If it's giving thainks to Jesus, what are you doing on the other 364 days of the year? Maybe we should ban christmas and learn to give thanks to Jesus EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR, and do it
FROM OUR HEARTS, AND NOT our wallets.
Merry Christmas.
2006-12-02 00:51:32 · 16 answers · asked by Child 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"Christmas" is a winter solstice celebration (Saturnalia) that was co-opted by early Christians to memorialize the birth of the founder of their church. Odd, really, when you consider the bible and other accounts suggest Jesus was born in September or October!
2006-12-02 01:03:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We should give thanks every day!!! If nothing else just for being alive and getting up every day. As for Christmas we celebrate it for Christ birthday my Aunt read the story of his birth from the bible and everyone sits around and listens it is nice! We also have presents and we do enjoy all the family getting together but we do know the true meaning of Christmas!!! My Kids use to make Jesus a birthday cake for Christmas when they were younger. Merry Christmas to all. Remember the Reason for the Season God Bless
2006-12-02 10:15:24 · answer #2 · answered by d3midway semi-retired 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi "Santa Is dead"...catchy name! ....Anyway....as to "the point of Christmas?...in my Christian belief, Christmas to me, is a traditional holiday for getting together with friends and family, a warm cozy feeling that hi-lights the long winter months, and a wonderful family dinner together. That is what it is to me. As much as it is a good day, ....the truth is that I celebrate it ONLY as a tradition, not in a "religious" way.
There is no truth, according to the Bible that Christ was born December 25th. This is a Pagan day, instituted a long time ago, for "Saturnalia".. a winter Solstice, and it was incorporated into celebrating Christ's birth, at the same time.
The Bible hides the actual date of Christ's birth, as that's not the focus. The focus is on Christ and His message. BUT when you read further into the Bible, you'll discover that He was actually born in the Fall of the year, around the Holy Day called, "Feast of Trumpets", and it is very likely that Christ will also return on this Holy Day. The sound of a Trumpet, will announce His arrival...
Christmas is great as a day to be together and have a traditional and wonderful time, BUT many people are deceived by believing that Christ is in that Holiday.
You are right, we should worship Christ everyday of the year.
It is also true that people drain their wallets, buying gifts for everyone...BUT that is, in essense, worshipping the person whose birthday it is, but buying gifts for everyone, but not for Him.
I'm not being a "Scrooge" here... I'm just answering your question truthfully! ;~)
Wouldn't it be nice if we all had the real meaning of what Christmas is SUPPOSED to be, in our hearts and toward all people, every day!!!
2006-12-02 09:15:56 · answer #3 · answered by JoJoCieCie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love to celebrate Christmas it is a great time together with family and loved ones exchange presents stuff ourselves with turkey and ham. One does not have to celebrate Jesus birthday ever. Merry Christmas Kisses Betty.
2006-12-02 09:00:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From your point of view, I can see that christmas is dead. Without all the selling and buying, at this time of year, all you have left is peace on earth and good will toward men. Ok lets break that down. Peace on earth will be acheived when we express good (God) will toward people. It's really that simple. Talk to God about your frustration. Then listen for an answer.
2006-12-02 09:41:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If we can pull out all the stops to celebrate each other`s birthdays then surely we can do as much for Jesus.
2006-12-02 09:01:12 · answer #6 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will continue to Mock Christ and anything associated with Him, till the very end.....!
(2Timothy 3:13-to-17) But EVIL MEN and SEDUCERS shall DO Worse and Worse, Deceiving, and Being Deceived.
(2Ti 3:14) But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
(2Ti 3:15) And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
(2Ti 3:16) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
(2Ti 3:17) That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
Thanks, RR
2006-12-02 08:56:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We celebrate the birth of the Messiah- our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.
2006-12-02 08:57:04 · answer #8 · answered by hellofriend! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tradition of being with family and friends to celebrate the Winter Solstice and Christmas Season. to have a break in the normal routine of cold weather and to prepare all for a hopefully brighter new year.
2006-12-02 08:58:55 · answer #9 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If a person detaches themselves from the material aspects. It can still be
a time of Good Will toward humanity. No matter what one believes!
2006-12-02 09:08:02 · answer #10 · answered by THE NEXT LEVEL 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋