Where in the bible does it say we should celebrate xmas?

Question

If it doesn't why do we celebrate it?

Oh by the way Jesus was not born on xmas day either

What's the answer then CEM?
Pls don't respond if you can't help

Oh dear never knew this would be such a touchy subject. Please get over yourselves, this is a valid question not an attack on your religion or beliefs.

Answer 1

lol it doesn't It is a kickback froma pagan festival to celebrate the end of harvest and to celebrate the feast of st stephen the patron saint of children this festival was hi jacked by the churches to make them feel a bit more creditable . and your right he was not bron on xmas day the 25th just happens to be the day the 3 wise men got to him after at least 3 months travelling because this is how long it would take to travel from the east to that particular area they actualy did this a few years ago to prove the time line

Answer 2

First, I am not going to attack because I think you were asking an honest question. The problem is some people have been right gits in attacking Christmas here. So some people are poised to jump. Sorry for that part. Now for my response:
Simply, I do believe it is a tradition, more than a commandment, such as communion. The Early Church, before the cannon of scripture was completly assembled established various teaching tools, and began establishing holy days, some coinciding with pagan festivities.
It really does not matter what day Christ birth is celebrated. What does matter is the intent behind it, that of joy, of sharing with Mary, the Angels, and all holy things the excitement of Christ's birth.
So, it does not matter if Christ were born in March, mid summer, or the autum. In reality, it is the fact that for one day of the year there is that special day of commemoration.
Every time that believing people take communion (the Lord's supper) they are partaking of Christ's death, burial and ressurection. Thus, to celebrate his birth once a year, at some time, is the important thing.
I hope this helps! Thanks for asking!
Charles "That Cheeky Lad" Wishing everyone a wickedly happy Christmas.

Answer 3

Please keep in mind that I'm going by the old english bible. I don't trust any modern bibles, and there is no original bible. It doesn't say to celebrate Christmas, nor does it say not to.

I don't believe half of what I read or hear about the so-called "history" of how Christmas came to be celebrated. It's a modern, not an ancient holiday. To me it is a Western version of hanukah.
As of the 1870s, Jewish synagogues had decorated trees, and some Jewish families had small table-top trees.

I think the "martin luther" story and the "ancient pagans did it" stories are bogus.

The Christmas we celebrate is often not a celebration, but a time for struggling for the closeness, love, and joy that we wish for all year long.
The knowledge that Jesus was born in a month other than december kind of ruins it.

There are parts of the bible that foretell a winter holiday:
The old testament puts the winter in the ninth month of the year according to the book of Jeremiah.
In the old testament book of Haggai, you can find a mention of the four and twentieth day of the ninth month. It would be the 24th day of that month, Dec. 24.
The "feast of the dedication," hanukah is in the winter according to the new testament, John 10.
No one is obligated to celebrate any certain day.
What we long to have that one day of the year is something the old testament book of proverbs says we could have continually by having a merry heart.

In the new testament book of Luke 15, Jesus' parable of the prodigal son talks about people being merry because the father received his son safe and sound.
This is my son's first holiday. Having my family and friends safe and sound, today and for ever, are my reason for holding on to the words of Jesus and the hope of heaven.
Christmas is not a holiday given by God. It is more of a wish of ours towards him, that we wish it would be that way more than once a year.

Answer 4

Perhaps CEM should take his own advice and read the bible himself. He will find that there is no mention of Christmas, although of course the birth of Jesus is recorded, but that is not the same thing. There was no such thing as Christmas at the time the books of the new testament were written.

We observe it because we want to celebrate the birth of Jesus, and because it brightens up the darkest days of winter.

Answer 5

No, the Bible doesn't tell us to celebrate Christmas.
I used to go to a church that didn't celebrate Christmas. There were lots of reasons why - it's pagan, it's commercial etc etc. There were lots of sermon on how ignorant everyone else and it was openly mocked.
I left that church and changed my mind. This is why I celebrate Christmas. I do believe in the birth of Jesus Christ. I believe he was born to Mary. I don't know the date, but I am glad to celebrate with people who feel the same as I do, that the birth of Jesus Christ was a cause for rejoicing.
I went to a carol service two days ago. It was wonderful - you get to concentrate on why we do this. In our busy lives, it was wonderful to take some time out and concentrate on Christ and the joy that brings. Easter is different. I can't go through those days without concentrating on Christ's agony - so Christmas is great.

Answer 6

It doesn't. Mind you, the angels celebrated when he was born because it was a momentous occasion and they gave glory to God. We should, too. But not on 25 December because he wasn't born then. We can celebrate the birth of Christ any day of the week by giving thanks to God for his provision for salvation. Ask yourself, instead, WHY Jesus came to earth - what was the purpose? When you realise the significance of his death (and subsequent resurrection), then you understand why we should pay more attention to his ministry and his obedience unto death in order to do the will of God. There are lots of recent questions about December 25 if you want to know the origins.

Answer 7

think of of it this way. whilst Martin Luther King substitute into alive we did no longer have an afternoon that celebrated his bday each and every January until years after his loss of existence. whilst Jesus substitute into alive no longer each and every person in the process the international knew of him or perhaps the place he lived he had enemies so it may've been no longer likely for persons to rejoice his birthday each year yet years later as further and extra human beings believed in him they began to rejoice his birthday. i do no longer think of the social gathering of birthdays substitute right into a prepare lower back then and how extensively using calendars substitute into practiced to understand the ideal day of the year. They generally stored music of the recent month in accordance with whilst the recent moon substitute into, and seasons. i do no longer think of Jesus could tell human beings to rejoice his very own birthday. i've got no longer study the bible in a jointly as yet i think of the very undeniable fact that the story of christmas - the delivery of Jesus - written up interior the bible is a occasion - how he substitute into born miraculously, with the great call pointing a thank you to the barn for the sheperds to pass see him and all that from which the Silent night, Holy night music is composed from.

Answer 8

Well, it doesn't say we have to celebrate. (but I think someone already mentioned that) We do it because 1) it's fun to see the kids enjoy the presents and 2) why not? We celebrate our own birthdays (yes, yes someone already mentioned that too) so why not celebrate the birth of someone we venerate? If you're not a Christian, at least you get the day off (most of us with pay).

Answer 9

The Bible doesn't mention mayonnaise, either, but people eat the stuff.

Not everything that people do has to be mentioned specifically in the Bible. Christmas is a day set aside to honor Christ. Of course, He wasn't born on what we now know as Christmas Day, but why be legalistic and weird about it? It's Christmas Day, and most Christians are quite happy to celebrate it.

Answer 10

First it is CHRISTmas. Second it is not something we are told to do like baptism or the Lord Supper, or something we are encouraged to do like pray, attend church with fellow believers, good works, spread the gospel. It is something society has adopted as a remembrance but a lot of that has been lost. I know some Christians who don't do presents or a tree.

To many I think it has become something traditional not religious. A comfort or a pleasure. But in no way something we have to do