I'll probably be seen as a scrooge but . . .
there is no Biblical basis for christmas. Most folks should know by now that
the "roots" of christmas are the pagan holiday of Saturnalia. The RC
incorporated it into "Christianity" in the 4th century to appease the
roman pagans. Even the "traditions" of the tree, mistletoe, and gift
giving are all pagan based. I don't "observe" christmas myself
(biblical evidence is against a winter birth time frame anyway) and am
surprised by the arguments about "merry christmas" versus "happy
holidays". The word christmas comes from Christ Mass and holiday comes from
"Holy day" - again the RC and pagan influences.
Folks complain that the observance of christmas
is all about "commercialization", but it never has been different.
The Puritans banned it. Throughout most of history it has been used as an
excuse to kill Jews.
Folks seem to love
to focus on the birth and death of Jesus while leaving out His words and His
example for living as minor events.
Anyway, hope
everybody stays safe and well for the rest of the year and beyond. May YHWH’s
will be done.
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