Does anyone else dislike Christmas?

[Heavenhome]

It is simply compressing a number of events surrounding the birth of Christ into one scene, they may even include a couple of angels even though they were only witnessed by the shepherds watching over the sheep. It is the condensed version, for full details and timelines you go to the Gospels.

Please don't think I'm here to argue but I don't agree with your statement.
I am trying to make the point that as a church, things should not be put into the nativity scene if they weren't there or it gives, in particularly children the wrong idea (who are relying on adults to teach them).
I think truth comes before convenience, customs, and popularity especially as Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

Why is it so hard ?

Could it be tradition has become more important ?
If we can't be trusted to tell the truth in small things, why should anyone believe the big stuff?

 

[KateforChrist]

The the other false representation is 3 wise men.

 

[prodromos]

The the other false representation is 3 wise men.

How do you know it is false, since the Scriptures don't give a number?

 

[KateforChrist]

Sorry, shouldn't have said "false". But just that we don't know how many there were because it isn't stated.

The possible misrepresentation is in the carols where it states three.

 

[prodromos]

Sorry, shouldn't have said "false". But just that we don't know how many there were because it isn't stated.

There are many things known that were not recorded in Scripture which have been faithfully passed down in the Church, such as Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar being the names of the three magi who brought gifts to the infant Christ.

 

[Chrystal-J]

I like Christmas. It's a time to reflect on the birth of Christ. I love the way the (Catholic) Church changes it's bible verses, vestments and interior of the church. I bought my grandkids Christian based toys and a book on the Church. I know I could spread of Word anytime, but it's special to me to think about how Christ was born for our sake and died for our sake (Easter).

 

[JacquelineDeane55]

I am not actually a very hateful person and I don't dislike Christmas, its actually a fun time of year full of gift giving.