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| Myth #20 - We shouldn't celebrate Christmas because it is is a pagan holiday.. All over the internet, there are articles about stopping Christmas because of historical pagan sacrifices on winter solstice. Christians are swallowing this information without thinking it through. God REDEEMED this day. Everyone who makes a sacrifice trying desperately to please the gods needs to know that the one God has provided the ultimate sacrifice and now no other sacrifices will ever be needed again. As the Message unfolds, Christmas has slowly become a day on which practically the whole world remembers that Jesus came to earth as a child. If the light of Christmas in this world goes out because Christians are tricked into giving up the day, then it will be a great tragedy. If a country pushes back a foe in war and seizes land, they never say, "Oh dear, this ground once belonged to our foe, let's give it back". This is a silly and costly deception being advanced among Christians right now. *"Always winter, never Christmas"... Jesus is greater than all the evil on the planet. But many in His Body have become deceived, fear-motivated, and retiring. Some say that Christmas is not a Biblical holiday. Neither is my birthday. But my family celebrates it. There is nothing wrong with the whole world deciding to pick a day to celebrate the coming of Christ. Some dislike the commercialization of Christmas. But Paul says that even when the Gospel is promoted with questionable motives, at least the Word goes out. Christmas actually strengthens the world's economy. Imagine what would the world's economy be like if everyone gave to others everyday like they do during the Christmas season. Christmas is the biggest party on earth - and it ought to be. We told our kids the difference between Nicholas, the historical figure credited with starting the tradition of giving on Christmas, and Jesus, who is God's Son, and who is with us today. Then, we continued the St. Nicholas tradition and the kids had just as much fun knowing the truth from the beginning and being encouraged to think of giving over receiving. We all know that the origin of the custom of decorating a tree isn't Christian. But it's festive and beautiful. Kids love Christmas trees and when we tell them it's our way of celebrating the birth of Christ, then they associate Him with one of the most wondrous and beautiful things they see all year. I have personally NEVER met a person, Christian or non, who worships the Christmas tree. I am so happy that He came. I am happy to be alive because of Him. I think we need MORE days to celebrate Him together, not fewer. In a day when some Christians retreat from the enemy by not celebrating Christmas, while other Christians boycott department stores for not saying "Merry Christmas", is it any wonder the world is having a hard time finding God? The story of Scrooge is a tale of love which won out over hardness of heart. I wouldn't want the world to see me say Bah Humbug to Christmas. I am going to deck my halls, light up my house, and go for it with all my heart. MERRY CHRISTMAS! WF *quote from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S.Lewis |
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