Many Christians wrestle with the question of whether it is appropriate to celebrate Christmas. Some feel indifferent and simply choose not to participate. Others object, claiming that Christmas is inherently wrong because it allegedly originates from pagan festivals. It is important to make a distinction. Personal conviction about a holiday is one thing. Declaring it […]
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 […]
