2007-11-11 11:07:08 · 37 answers · asked by Nels 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, I do not celebrate Christmas, anymore (I used to, as an unbeliever. But when I became a Christian and grew stronger in faith as one, I stopped). This happened after the LORD, God revealed to me His truth that its actually a pagan holiday, with a Christ-like origin. God does not want Christians to add to or take away (to celebrate religious-like holidays for their own benefit), what He has commanded in the Bible.
God desires for His people (Christians) to only celebrate events that will honor and glorfiy God (such as Marriage ceremonies, the Sabbath day, worship gatherings), to benefit His plan . . not events that will benefit people's interests, which are nothing but, for evil reasons.
Jesus was given precious gifts from the 3 wise kings, because Jesus is LORD, our Savior and future King. LORD, Jesus Christ deserves this honor, and we are to glorify God, thru His Son. People are not worthy to receive ANY gifts, for we fall short of God's glory. To think so otherwise, it just for evil intentions/reasons (selfishness, greed, materalism). The people of this world, have turned a glorfying event in the Bible, from God, into evil . .only to benefit themselves.
BEWARE: Do not add to or take away, what God has commanded us to do, in the Bible. HINT: If the word, "Christmas" or "Santa Claus", etc, is not written or mentioned in the Bible, God does not approve it, for He has not commanded such holidays, in the first place.
(I DO NOT HONOR AND CELEBRATE ANY AMERICAN HOLIDAYS/ TRADITIONS. I AM AN AMERICAN, BUT I DO NOT TAKE PRIDE IN BEING AN AMERICAN. I WILL NOT GLORIFY AMERICA, BUT GIVE GLORY TO GOD.)
I am happy to be a Christian! Praise the LORD, God Almighty! Amen!
2007-11-12 05:40:52 · answer #1 · answered by ~Angela~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The birth of Jesus has to be celebrated by all professing Christians. Why not?
JW's got it all wrong. They are being hypocrites when they celebrate anything. It's foolish.
Even our Lord went to a wedding to celebrate.
We praise God for our second birth and we are celebrated at our birth. Why not celebrate the birth of our savior.
There is nothing wrong with celebrating joyous occasions.
After all believers will celebrate at a feast with the Lord in the New Jerusalem. I look forward to it!
2007-11-11 12:47:16 · answer #2 · answered by K in Him 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there are so many reasons in the word of God not to, here is just one that is plane to see if we let God in our hearts.
Jer 10:1 Hear ye the word which the LORD speaketh unto you, O house of Israel:
Jer 10:2 Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.
Jer 10:3 For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe.
Jer 10:4 They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.
Jer 10:5 They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not:
2007-11-12 01:18:59 · answer #3 · answered by His eyes are like flames 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Which Christmas, the secular one or the religious one?
I celebrate and observe the nativity of our Lord, Jesus Christ, from December 24-25 because He was born at night.
I often give presents to the younger ones in my family from myself, but I do not encourage Santa belief.
2007-11-11 11:16:21 · answer #4 · answered by Holy Holly 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I celebrate the birth of Christ by giving gifts to others and trying to use the holiday season to help out people through charity. Even though this is not exactly when Christ was born it is a good time to remember Him.
2007-11-11 11:13:36 · answer #5 · answered by moonman 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I celebrate the birth of Jesus. Yes we have a Christmas tree. My wife likes it.
2007-11-11 11:11:04 · answer #6 · answered by Robert S 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, Jesus never celebrated his birthday and His real date is Tishri 15 (September 28 this year) that date is in the bible, I am Jehovah´s witness.
2007-11-11 12:19:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, Ii've already begun singing/playing Christmas songs in chior and the band I'm in. It's so much fun just to feel the holiday spirit.
2007-11-11 11:15:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, its an honor to celebrate the birth of my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
2007-11-11 11:14:13 · answer #9 · answered by paula r 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you define celebrate as taking time off from work, yes, I do take time off from work, since the office is closed, I choose not to go there.
2007-11-11 11:14:21 · answer #10 · answered by CC 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋