Can Believers Celebrate CHRISTMAS or Is It Evil?
Believers are free to celebrate any day they want; or not celebrate. Here’s how the Bible unmistakably puts it:
5One person considers one day more sacred than another; another considers every day alike. Each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind. 6Whoever regards one day as special does so to the Lord. Whoever eats meat does so to the Lord, for they give thanks to God; and whoever abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.
Romans 14:5-6
The word ‘Christmas’ simply means “a mass (gathering/celebration) focused on Christ.” So, if some believers want to celebrate the birth of Christ on a certain day, it’s all good. If some don’t, that’s fine as well. For biblical details, see this article.
The day of Jesus’ birth is not precisely known, although some place it in the early Fall for good reasons, like late September/early October. Keep in mind that those who celebrate Christmas are celebrating an event, not a particular day. For more info, see this article.
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HOLIDAYS—Which Ones Should Christians Observe or Not Observe?
Sabbath — What is it? Should Believers Observe It?
Law (Torah) — New Testament Believers are NOT Under the Law
Legalism — Understanding its Many Forms
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