Would it be impossible for a Christian to celebrate Christmas in Godly way?

Question

The Yuletide season is again drawing upon the world, and the word Christmas is again on many lips.The term actually is only one of identifying the season.It is not a Bible word, perhaps the heathen coined the word, as the heathen of Antioch coined the word Christian (Acts 11:26.)It is possible and by all means should be that true Christians can honor the day of the Lord's birth without honoring the meaning of the word Christmas and without placing emphasis on it's origin or whether Christ's birthday was actually on Dec. 25th. Most tragic is the fact that few of the earths populace will catch the heavenly strain of the song sung by the heavenly hosts on the Judean Hills on the night Christ arrived on the planet earth.-"Peace on earth ;Goodwill toward men.

Answer 1

Brother.
I really don't know what to say:)
Lets all just love the Lord...by putting Him first before anything.

Love you brother
Your sis
sandy

Answer 2

Yes, its possible. BUT take to the fact - Christmas was originally created with a intention to infuse paganism into Christianity. looking at the early church Christians, you cant see anyone celebrating such Christmas or easter or anything that sort.

Also, be known that the Birth of Christ didnt occur in a winter season. As per the Jewish law, we are not to take the flock outside - the shepherd shall not take the flock outside their field. That clearly indicates the Birth took place NOT on winter.

Lets not be like the millions who celebrate Christmas and will be found in the church only for such ocassions but neglect the so-high a value of 'being in the LORD'.

So, for me - i will attend a Special Meeting (if any) and will try to speak about GOD to some one - as it goes all other day.
I dont give importance to the Dec 25 as Jesus' birth date. Instead I praise my GOD one again that Jesus amde His way into mankind to save me and you and many others.

Shall we be grateful for that?

Answer 3

Christmas has nothing to do with paganism. That is just legalist nonsense dreampt up by that imposter Russell who although he claimed to know the dead languages when cross examined in a court in Hamilton Ontario Canada he could not even identify the alphabet. So now they waste their time majoring on legalsitic interpretations of things htey have no understanding of. If you think these tings are idolatry then it should be approached in the same manner that Paul suggested approaching eating food offered to idols. If you it troubles you don't do it but if it doesn't then it means nothing.

Answer 4

Luke 2:8-11 - "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."

I celebrate His birth on Christmas morning the same way I celebrate His resurrection on Easter morning, remembering His sacrifice and love. God bless you!!!

Answer 5

"In a Godly way"? Well, if you think about it, a lot of Christmas traditions have a link to Jesus' birth.

Giving gifts: Didn't the Wise Men who came to visit Jesus when he was about 2 years old give him gifts?

Christmas Tree: I have heard somewhere that since there are three points on a Christmas tree, it is signifying the Godhead, three things in one.

Santa: Didn't Santa start out as Saint Nicholas who was a Christian bishop in Greece who gave money to a family of young s so they didn't have to become s?


Would that be considered Godly?

Answer 6

To stay pagan free during the Christmas season avoid the following:

Decorations * a tree inside the house * candles lit all night (or lights) * exchanging gifts * mistletoe * toasting each other * feasting * gathering family together * burning a Yule log * celebrating a savior's birthday on the 25th

all of those things are pagan.

Answer 7

Yes, It has nothing to do with God, It will always be a pagen holiday, we as Christians need to follow the word of the Lord and celebrate his chosen days such as Passover, First Fruits,ect, can we all finish naming The Lords days to celebrate, even though we should celebrate his Love everyday? God is a Wonderful Father....

Answer 8

It is impossible to have any share with anything unclean and still have God's favor.

Christmas is based on false premises and lies. It is not mentioned in the Bible, nor did Jesus ever ask his followers to remember his birthday. Instead, he told them to remember his death. It's roots are pagan in nature, and Christmastime is seen by many as a time of stress and anxiety. People are often rude and impatient, giving little thought to others.

It does, however, have it's noble causes. Gift-giving and family togetherness are things that the Bible encourages. Nevertheless, Jesus said that true worship should be kept holy, clean, not contaminated with falsehood, such as one post above my answer shows in 2 Corinthians. Therefore, a true follower of Christ has nothing to do with celebrations steeped in paganism, no matter how "Christian" it appears to be. Remember, Satan has the ability to make bad things look as if they are okay.

Answer 9

Funny isn't it that Christmas was originally a pagan holiday celebrating the Winter Solstice. What should religion have to do with the Earth's orbit around the sun in the first place?

Answer 10

I would reckon there is! In addition to keeping Christ in Christmas, maybe we can just pray and ask God to show us what He accepts and don't accept. And be sincere when we do ask.