How many Christians will not celebrate Christmas this year?

Question

Not including Jehovah's Witnesses, we already know they wont.

Has anyone's pastor oked, or condemned the celebration of this tradition?

it is my understanding that God never commanded us to partake in this type of tradition.
"But in vain they do worship Me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men” (Matt. 15:9).
"Full well you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your own tradition”(Mark 7:9).
"Do not learn the ways of the nations" (Jerimiah 10:1)

Answer 1

Jehovah's Witnesses are Christians; they teach that Christ was and is Divine and of the same nature as God.

Jehovah's Witnesses teach that no salvation occurs without Christ, that accepting Christ's sacrifice is a requirement for true worship, that every prayer must acknowledge Christ, that Christ is the King of God's Kingdom, that Christ is the head of the Christian congregation, that Christ is immortal and above every creature, even that Christ was the 'master worker' in creating the universe!

Jehovah's Witnesses love and respect and honor Christ. They do NOT celebrate so-called "Christmas" because "Christmas" does NOT celebrate Christ; "Christmas" celebrates the pagan Saturnalia. Jesus was not even born in December. Nearly all so-called Christmas customs dishonor Christ.

http://watchtower.org/e/19981215/article_02.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/20001215/
http://watchtower.org/e/20041215/article_01.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/19981215/
http://watchtower.org/e/rq/article_11.htm


By contrast, it's tragic that the one holiday Christ actually *DID* ask Christians to commemorate is entirely ignored by almost all of Christendom. It is, of course, the Memorial of Christ's death, sometimes called "the Last Supper" or "the Lord's Evening Meal".

(1 Corinthians 11:23-25, NWT) The Lord Jesus in the night in which he was going to be handed over took a loaf... Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” 25 He did likewise respecting the cup.. Keep doing this... in remembrance of me.”

(1 Cor 11:24, 25, NEB) "Do this as a memorial of me.”


Christ Jesus himself personally celebrated and explained the significance of that Last Supper to his followers (see Matthew 26:26-29). Christians who commemorate the Last Supper have done so on the same Jewish calendar date as Jesus did, Nisan 14, which generally falls between late March and mid-April. Interestingly, Christians in the centuries immediately after Christ's impalement were sometimes called "Quartodecimans" which literally mean "Fourteen-ers", because the early Christians were well-known for this true holy day.

How would Jesus feel to learn that the holiday he commanded was widely ignored, while his so-called followers chose to celebrate a pagan false god and their own traditions of men? We don't need to wonder.

(Matthew 15:6-9) You have made the word of God invalid because of your tradition. 7 You hypocrites, Isaiah aptly prophesied about you when he said, 8 ‘This people honors me with their lips, yet their heart is far removed from me. 9 It is in vain that they keep worshiping me, because they teach commands of men as doctrines.’”

Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/lmn/article_08.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/rq/article_11.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/20041215/article_02.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/20011115/article_02.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/20050101a/
http://watchtower.org/e/jt/

Answer 2

It is my understanding that the Bible doesn't command us to partake in showering either, but I still do it. Just because the Bible doesn't specifically command us to do something, doesn't mean it is wrong to do so. also, the verses you pulled out are extremely out of context.

If certian Christians chose not to celebrate Christmas, that's their decision. There is nothing wrong with NOT celebrating Christmas. But when you start to accuse others of sinning or start to comdemn the entire Christmas tradition, i think you are getting a little too judegemental and really, there are other issues that deserve more attention. After all, there is no there in the Bible that specifically says "Christmas is evil, don't celebrate it." The Bible doesn't provide grounds to condemn Christmas...you'd have to a do a LOT of reading into the text to assume that it does.

Answer 3

I'm a non-denominational Christian. Born again and spirit filled.

I will not be celebrating Christmas. Christmas was a catholic holiday used to convert pagans. No where in God's word are we to "celebrate" his birth. It focuses people on the fact that He was this little baby. So non threatening. Well, what about who He is today. He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

I know it would be so annoying for people to pull out my baby pictures every year and not acknowledge me for who I am today. NOW, granted.....I am very very very thankful that He came. Don't get me wrong. I just don't worship Him on one day.

Christianity is so watered down now a days. People celebrate Christmas and Easter yet deny who Christ is the rest of the year.

It's about relationship, fellowship, and communion.

I won't get a Christmas tree and Santa is a given. I will spend time with my family and friends and have fun.


***wow, those are powerful scriptures! so here i am giving my opinion and you give the Word. (as if my opinion matters) wow, that really speaks because God's Word is final authority isn't it. thanks!

Answer 4

I am a Christian and proud of it! I was brought up knowing that no where in the Bible does it state that Jesus was born on Dec. 25th. So we did not celebrate it as Christ birthday, we just celebrated Christmas as family, love and Santa! I was all about pointing out to my friends as I grew up that it does not say in the Bible the exact date of Jesus' birth and how right I was and how misinformed they were. As I have matured I realize what does that matter? Jesus was born and that is the important thing! I would like to think that we celebrate Jesus' birth,life,death and ressurection EVERDAY! So as for your ??? Yes, I will celebrate Christmas this year. And Christ birth everyday!

Answer 5

I will be celebrating Christmas! But for the joy not for the luxuries. I get quite offended when other religions celebrate christmas just for the presents. I understand if they are part of a society that celebrates Christmas, they feel left out but they should actully be devoted to their religion!

Answer 6

It's very important to keep in mind that all religions intentionally use existing religions' beliefs and rituals (as well as cultural elements) to present their teachings. They do this to be able to present their teachings in a familiar context. Buddhism did this, as it spread to each new area. Christianity did this as well, using existing pagan beliefs and rituals. Each of the rituals and concepts are given new meaning and symbolism in the new religion. To treat as literal any of the symbolism and dates in either the new religion or the borrowed-from religion is to miss the point: the power lies not in the dates or the original practices but in what they point to -- how they are used to present the teachings. Zen buddhists know the value of these symbolic contexts and I've listened to a Zen master who strongly admonished people to 'leave their egos behind' when engaging themselves in these contexts.

Answer 7

I will celebrate the season with joy. Each day is a new day- a gift from God. His mercies are fresh and new. We are to rejoice and be glad in every day that God gives us. Celebrate life.

Answer 8

It is horribly sad really... The retail industry's use of the word "Holiday" has caused millions of Christians to not be able to celebrate Christmas.

*sarcasem*

Answer 9

None of them. True Christians don't celebrate Christmas.

Answer 10

millions of poor Christians in the third world will celebrate Christmas but will have nothing in the way of capitalist luxuries.