Many Christians wonder whether it is appropriate to celebrate holidays that are not explicitly commanded in the Bible. Some argue that any tradition not directly ordained by Scripture is automatically wrong. This perspective overlooks an important principle: Christians have freedom to engage in cultural and festive practices, provided they do not violate God’s commands or […]
A frequent objection to celebrating Christmas on December 25 is that it was supposedly “hijacked” from Roman pagan festivals. Critics often point to Saturnalia, celebrated December 17–23, or the festival of Sol Invictus, instituted in AD 274, as evidence that December 25 was chosen to replace these pagan holidays. The implication is that Christmas is […]
Every year, some skeptics claim that December 25 as Jesus’ birth date is arbitrary or borrowed from pagan festivals. But the historical evidence tells a different story. Early Christians cared deeply about Jesus’ life, from His humble birth in Bethlehem to the angels, shepherds, and magi, and it is reasonable to think they would mark […]
Every December, some Christians raise a concern about Christmas trees. The argument usually points to Jeremiah 10:1–5, a passage that mentions cutting down a tree, decorating it with silver and gold, and fastening it so it will not fall. At first glance, it can sound like a description of a modern Christmas tree. But as […]
One of the most common objections to celebrating Christmas is that it has pagan roots. Critics argue that because December 25th coincided with Roman and other pagan festivals, Christians should avoid celebrating the holiday. This argument is often stated as, “Christmas comes from paganism, so it is inherently wrong.” While it may sound convincing, this […]
Some argue that early Christians didn’t care about or even know the date of Jesus’ birth. Historical evidence shows this claim does not hold up. From the beginning, Christians showed deep interest in Jesus’ life—from His humble birth in Bethlehem to the angels, shepherds, and magi. These details were not incidental. Early believers clearly took […]
Many Christians feel tension about celebrating Christmas. Concerns about commercialization, cultural influence, or questionable history can create confusion. But Christmas can be celebrated faithfully when approached with intention and a Christ-centered mindset. Avoid Judging Others Not every believer celebrates Christmas in the same way. Some prefer quiet, simple traditions. Others enjoy a more festive approach. […]
A frequent objection raised by skeptics of December 25 as Jesus’ birth date concerns the shepherds in the fields. Many argue that winter in Bethlehem would be too cold for shepherds to watch their flocks overnight. Historical climate data and traditional shepherding practices, however, show that this objection is based on misconceptions. Bethlehem’s Winter Climate: […]
For many years people have repeated the claim that Christmas was placed on December 25 because Christians copied pagan festivals like Saturnalia or the feast of Sol Invictus. While these festivals did occur around the same time, the earliest Christian writings that refer to Christ’s birth do not mention paganism as the reason for choosing […]
One common objection to the New Testament is the claim that some letters attributed to Paul or Peter couldn’t really have come from them, because the vocabulary or style differs from their other writings. At first this sounds reasonable. But when we look closely at ancient writing practices and the contexts of these letters, the […]
