2007-12-19 03:55:28 · 9 answers · asked by wan_832009 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jesus wasn't born on December 25, in fact, he wsn't born in December at all.
2007-12-19 04:01:14 · answer #1 · answered by Squirrel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In recent years you may have read in newspapers or in magazine articles that December 25 is not really the date on which Jesus was born. This is widely known.
“There is no record of the actual time of Jesus’ birth—only a hint in the story of the shepherds in the fields keeping watch over their flocks by night, that it was in a warm season. In winter, sheep were gathered into folds.”—Luke 2:8-12
. Some may feel that if Christmas is celebrated in a decent way, it is all right. ‘Does it really matter that Christmas is tied to pagan festivals?’ they may ask.
So, though the knowing that Christmas is simply a pagan festival that has been dressed up with some Christian names, it does not bother them. But it should not really surprise us that they do not care, because they have drifted far from the Bible. In recent years newspapers have commented freely on this, as many clergymen openly endorse the “new morality,” which is no morality. So if you find that you cannot share the view of the clergy, if there are things about Christmas that disturb you, you are to be commended.
2007-12-19 13:58:51 · answer #2 · answered by spreader 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turkey is an american tradition. Other cultures kill other animals. My family tradition was always seafood. The christmas tree reportedly originated from pagan culture and has been made into a christian symbol of the heavens above the place where Jesus was born. Nobody worships the tree.
2007-12-19 12:04:38 · answer #3 · answered by Tommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like turkey as a family dinner entre. Some families serve other main dishes. The Christmas tree is a tradition.. Green.. Growth.. Hope springs eternal.. Christ is born.. All linked as concepts.
A Catholic
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2007-12-19 11:59:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turkey tastes good , the Christmas tree looks good .
2007-12-19 11:59:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
None of the celebration is about the birth of the Messiah. Only in our minds. People try and make all sorts of comparisons. Bottom line.
"Thou shall not steal," pagan holydays and Christianize them.
2007-12-19 12:01:09 · answer #6 · answered by Samar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good Point!
(Oh Brother, what a Turkey!)
(no offense! :)
2007-12-19 11:59:11 · answer #7 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, in Australia, they don't even get snow for Christmas!
(We don't use turkey, we use prime rib.)
2007-12-19 11:59:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably nothing!
God loves you....God bless
2007-12-19 12:05:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋