True Christians Do Not Celebrate Christmas, Other Holidays or Birthdays

They do not observe holidays that idolize sinful humans or nations. They give Jehovah exclusive devotion. Also, the Bible does not mention the exact day of Jesus' birth, only that it was not the 25th of December; this was impossible because he died in the spring of 33ce at 32 1/2 years of age, moreover at the time of his birth shepherds were living out of doors and keeping watches in the night over their flocks. (Luke 2:8) In the land of Israel, late December is a cold, rainy season during which sheep would be kept in shelters overnight to protect them from the winter weather. Actually, December 25, was set aside by the Romans as the birthday of their sun god. Centuries after Jesus was on earth, Apostate Christians (those who abandoned religion) adopted this date for the celebration of Christ's birth.

The reason why Godly people do not hold birthday parties and why Christian children are happy anyway is because the Bible specifically mentions only two bithday observances, both involving men who did not serve God. (Genesis 40:20-22; Matthew 14:6-11) Since the scriptures do not reveal the birthdate of the perfect man Jesus Christ, why should we give special attention to the birthdays of imperfect humans? (Ecclesiastes 7:1) So, godly parents do not await a special day to show their children love. They are happy because they are very close to their parents, they have lots of fun, they celebrate all the time and give gifts all year long. Greater happiness results when gifts are given spontaneously.

What one annual observance does Jesus command his followers to keep and what does it remind us? The Lord's Evening Meal, often called the Memorial of Christ's Death (also the passover). Jesus said: Keep doing this in remembrance of me. (Luke22:19,20; I Corinthians 11:23-25) They remind us of the love shown by Jehovah God and Jesus Christ in the sin atoning ransom sacrifice that makes eternal life possible for those having divine favor.

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