Does the definition of "Christmas" means "the birth of Christ" or "death of Christ"?

Answer 1

Christmas does not MEAN the birth or death of Christ.

"CHRIST's Mass" (Christmas) is the CELEBRATION of the ADVENT of JESUS (BORN into the world as the Son of God and Mankind).

Resurrection Sunday (or "Easter") is the celebration of Christ's rising from 'THE DEAD'. The death of Jesus the Christ, the Son of God; for the sin of mankind, (on the cross at Calvary) is commemorated as "Good Friday" or "Maundy Thursday".

Regardless of how you celebrate Christmas, it is not "CHRISTMAS" without the acknowledgment of Jesus, and the purpose of His life. You do not celebrate the birthday of ANY human being, and not recognize the birthday person". Think about that.

You celebrate President's Day, because the person is or was a President, and because George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were prominent presidents, they are celebrated, but each one is individually recognized on their particular individual birthdays.

If you do not celebrate the Cherry Tree festival on George Washington's birthday or combine his birthday with Uncle Sam, or Paul Bunyan and Babe the blue Ox. or Johnnie Appleseed; then why do you insist upon Celebrating Santa Clause, Rudolph the 'Red' nose Reindeer, and Frosty the Snow man above the recognition of Jesus the Christ,

And If the celebration of Easter is more important to you than the resurrection of Christ; then instead of dividing the affection of worshipers of Christ, and the celebrants of the Ides of Spring, etc.; Then why not just separate the Pageantry and then, everyone will know which is which?

Answer 2

Hai gentleman!
I am back! Nice question!!! Before you asked a question on what is the meaning of Christmas. I gave this similar link which I am giving now as well.



In the modern english meaning they say it means birth of christ. Atleast people say that. The word is actually strictly a Roman Catholic word. "The word Christmas comes from "Cristes Maesse", an early English phrase that means "Mass of Christ." The word "Mass" in religious usage means a "death sacrifice." So as we can see, the word Christ-mas means the death of christ. again I give you the link:-

http://www.lasttrumpetministries.org/tracts/tract4.html

I hope this answer is convincing enough! Thanks!
Loving sister,
Anu

Answer 3

Christmas celebrates the BIRTH of Jesus Christ.
Easter celebrates the DEATH of Jesus Christ.

Christmas = Christ Mass and celebrations started in the Roman Catholic Church. It was moved to coincide with the festival of Saturania to hide it from the Romans. The tradition of St. Nicholas (German = Sinder Claus) started when a Greek Bishop wanted everyone to to get birthday gifts on the celebration of Christ's birth; hence the tradition of giving gifts started.

Answer 4

Christmas stands for the birth of Christ. All though Jesus wasn't actually born on Christmas day, it is the day we choose to celebrate it.

Merry Christmas!

Answer 5

The birth of Christianity

Answer 6

Literally it means Death of Christ according to this minister:

http://www.lasttrumpetministries.org/tracts/tract4.html

Answer 7

If I remember correctly, it means "Christ's Mass". The Catholic Church service is called The Mass. And, since this is celebrating the Coming of Christ, it is a "Mass" for Christ. "Christ"'mas".

Answer 8

The life of Christ.

Answer 9

birth of christ

Answer 10

Christmas is an annual holiday that marks the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. Christmas celebrations often combine the marking of Jesus' birth with various other traditions and customs, many of which were influenced by ancient winter festivals. ...