Xmas

I was not suggesting people can't observe or not observe whatever holidays they chose to (or not to) observe, I was merely wanting to understand what it was about them that they felt was inappropriate. There are some on this forum (CF, in general, not SR-R) that are very vocal about the issue, and I wasn't looking for debate, just an understanding.

oh yeah.

JM said:

Do you celebrate Christmas?

Is it a cultural tradition or religious tradition?

Do you believe the Bible teaches that we should celebrate Christmas?

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Christmas has gone wrong but our families still enjoy the fun. They want to keep having fun no matter how wrong it gets so Christmas is a movie day and eat out, alone.

Cheaper that way.
Guilt games are played in the fun.
Bigger the presents, the more you get loved.
You gotta give me a present cause I gave you one. Don't you love me????
That's not what I wanted, you don't care about me.


Besides all that I lost my job based of economys of Christmas.

Even though the johavahs witnesses might be cults, I think they got the holidays right.

JM said:

If Christmas was never a biblical holy day Christ was never in Christmas to begin with. It all seems so silly....but, if you like being silly, you go for it! lol

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Well I have this Christmas decision in a different manner than others, but no matter who you are, if you live in a western country, which I do, you find it is only polite to entertain the giving of gifts to co-workers and such.

This year, that particular entertainment will be doubly expected I suppose, from those who know I am a Christian now.

So I was thinking, on the day of my birth this year, about the day called Christmas and I came to some personal conclusions for what I will personally do.

In my tradition the birthday person has no chores on that day, and a nice meal, whatever the favorite meal is, and if there is enough money even a small gift.

But... on the day of Christs birth what would you really give to Christ - should he be in the gift receiving business? And I found the gifts to give to Christ, and also how to give to others - corny though it may be.

Plus, they are gifts to be giving all throughout the year, and "presented" on Christmas. What I decided is to do all manner of various Charity work, helping in soup kitchens, food pantries, and homeless shelters - then presenting that time, to various people as their Christmas gift.

Presenting the gifts like : I worked "however many hours" at "such and such shelter" in your name.". and really do it, and offer the work to/for Jesus in someone elses name.. rather than our own..

I think it works! So its what I will do I believe... I know that we have no control over whose account it gets accounted... but it IS for HIS birthday supposedly so I think it should be at least what He wants - and its just a way for me to combine my belief, with the traditions of others.

For me and my family, Christmas has been a day for the family, far flung as we're becoming, to get together, spend time with each other, enjoy some good food, and renew our bonds. We have de-emphasized the gift giving to a minimal level, not going for quantity, but quality.

We do honor Christ, in that we are nearly all Christians, but in keeping with a less secular and more reverent view and attitude. It's not about what we can give and get from each other, but rather about what Christ has done for us. We're just not big on the secular side of it all.

Every year, I hate Christmas moreso than the last year.

JM said:

Does anyone else cringe when they hear someone say, “it’s Jesus’ birthday!”

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any of that nonsense I do. Reason for the Season still ranks as the worst.

I'm going to Walmart tonight. It's a little jaunt for me and the wife. I like the Xmas trees and stuff, I look forward to that.

JM said:

Do you celebrate Christmas?

Is it a cultural tradition or religious tradition?

Do you believe the Bible teaches that we should celebrate Christmas?

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I try to avoid adopting a particular brand of tradition in any of my religious observances. That being said, I love xmas!

They like the chocolates in the Advent calendars.

Although I personally do not follow the "Jesus is the reason.." crowd, I can understand their devotion.
In spite of its origin, Providence has afforded a prime occasion for all men to give special consideration to the incarnation of the Christ. This season is a mixed bag. God is blasphemed in the hearts of the formalists, but His people are blessed and honor Him greatly which observe in spirit and in truth.

JM said:

I just don't get how someone will claim sola scriptura then borrow from a competing authority (Tradition) when it comes to practice.

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Well - from a Romans 14:5-9 standpoint I get it.