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 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 […]
