Do Christian disciples celebrate Christmas?

Is their anything wrong with celebrating Christmas? Do Christians need to be mindful of such festivities? Here is a look at the origins of Christmas and how the God of Abraham felt about ancient festivities rooted in Christmas.

Observing false gods
The prophet Amos prophesied God's wrath against Israel for the observance of a foreign god. Israel held Christmas-like festivities in honor of a Mesopotamian star-god,[Amos 5:26] whom the Romans later adopted into their pantheon of gods. The false god came to be known as Saturn (See Sakkuth and Kaiwan). The Romans honored Saturn during the winter solstice, from December 17 to the 23rd, in a festive period known as Saturnalia. Gift-giving was done on the final day, called The Sigillaria, where pottery or wax figurines were given as traditional gifts.

Amos 5:16-27

Pagan customs
Do Christians know that when they celebrate Christmas, they are actually observing pagan customs?

The following is a list of pagan concepts and traditions:


 * 1) Santa Claus
 * 2) The mistletoe
 * 3) The Christmas tree
 * 4) Exchanging of gifts
 * 5) Burning candles
 * 6) Burning Yule logs
 * 7) Hanging decorative wreaths
 * 8) Caroling

A christian response. The bible testify [1 Corinthians 15:25] For he must reign, till he has put all enemies under his feet.

Therefore:

1. Santa Claus even though a mix of many traditions, are under Christ, due to Saint Nicolaus.

2. If people want to kiss, then rather that than waging war. God is not a small kid.

3. Charlemagne, a christian Frankish king, destroyed the saxon "pillar" tree Irminsul and up sprung a pinetree in its place. The christmas tree celebrates how Jesus overcame the germanic pagan belief that a tree upheld the sky.

4. Jesus was Gods gift to the world to show He both upholds justice and are merciful at same time. Therefore we give gifts, not because we are forced to, but as a sincere grateful thanksgiving to the one who became our new high priest.

5. If anyone must have a spiritual reason to lit a candle, well sure, then we do it because Jesus is the light of the world [John 8:12].

6. Most people do it because of the coziness and heat. If anyone is stuck in some kind of superstition about this, God want us to grow up [Ephesians 4:15].

7. Use it to remember the crown of thorns God wore for you on the cross.

8. Most caroling is done as people want to share their joy with people.