The truth about christmas and easter new2torah torah. I think to be of the truth means to love the truth 2 thessalonians 2. The babylonian system depicted in revelation 17 rules over the kings and kingdoms of the earth. Pagan customs centering around the january calends the pagan calendar gravitated to christmas. Instead, we may discover sinister implications in many christmas practices, and origins heavily steeped in ancient pagan idolatry. And i would like to begin reading at verse 21 and read down through. Our society today is dominated by materialism and consumerism, and its time that we change that. Unfortunately we, too, often let tradition overtake truth. Print it out and bring it with you to this years christmas festivities. And few are the voices raised in protest of this paganism, for the honor of jesus christ our only lord and saviour. For many, christmas is the time to think of jesus christ as a baby in a manger.
Although traditionally a christian holiday, people from all cultures now celebrate. Pages will be intact and easily read but may include light notes, highlighting or underlining. Audio books mp3 are also available for many booklets. According to tradition, jesus birth took place on december 25 and is celebrated on that date. Armstrong founded the worldwide church of god in the late 1930s, as well as ambassador college in 1946, and was an early pioneer of radio and teleevangelism, originally taking to the airwaves in the 1930s from eugene, oregon.
We americans take santa claus, presents, holly, trees, carol singing and all the other pleasant christmas. Christmas has also become a secular family holiday that is observed by christians and nonchristians, is marked by the exchange of. Consider the following admission from a large american newspaper the buffalo news, nov. Will you open your bible as we look together to this great, great story of the birth of christ. If you are unfamiliar with operation christmas child, the gist is this. This teaching will open your eyes to the truth of christmas and what it means in end times. Nearly all aspects of christmas observance have their roots in roman custom and religion. The truth about christmas by ferrell jenkins evangelist citrus park church of christ tampa, fl. Would you further be surprised to learn that the story of jesus birth, as commonly told, is very different from the inspired text.
Origen, an early christian writer, said this about celebrating birthdays in the bible. Christmas has become the product of an odd mixture of pagan ideas, superstition, fanciful legends, and plain ignorance. Dont lie about christmas, warn psychologists the day. The truth behind christmas santa satan christmas, also referred to as christmas day, is an annual holiday celebrated on december 25th. The contrast between gods way and the worlds is very obvious. It is the very word of god that gives us the true understanding of the purpose of human existence. Whether its a plastic scene set up in a public park or a group of elementary school students. The shocking truth about christmas the creators calendar. The truth about christmas ultimate bible reference library.
Christmas was not among the earliest festivals of the church. Many of our cherished traditions are buried deep in the pagan past. Every year around this time, americans engage in a cultural battle. The reality of the history and origins of christmas traditions. Thechristmasstoryisrepeatedtimeandagainonradio,tv,inthepress,inspecialchurchprograms,in socalled bible story books, and is depicted by crib and manger scenes across america. We present here excerpts from an article written by herbert w. Would you be surprised to learn that the bible does not even mention christmas. The plain truth about christmas 1974 the plain truth about christmas 1986 rather listen than read. Further, the original apostles who knew jesus personally never celebrated this holiday. From 1659 to 1681, the celebration of christmas was outlawed in boston, and lawbreakers were fined five shillings. The shocking truth about christmas creation calendar.
The truth of the nativity story academic critics of the faith have attacked its historical value for decades. Do you know what the bible says about the christmas tree. The plain truth about christmas church of the great god. However, since this is a busy time of year we tend to be distracted from what the real meaning of christmas is birth of jesus christ. How intriguing it is to trace them to their origins. The real christmas quiz answers the events surrounding the birth of jesus have been retold so many times and in so many ways, through poetry, plays, books and movies that the true events have become distorted. Of course, the reason is that they are not from godthey are not part of the way he wants people to worship him. During the time they were out, the shepherds watched them night and day.
The word christmas triggers fond memories of family, giftgiving, decorations, music, cherished traditions and sentiments of peace and goodwill toward all. The original celebration is called saturnalia in which they create a feast to sam hein the god of the dead. We hope you enjoyed these christmas facts and have a better understanding of the real reason behind christmas. Tardo scriptural passages edited for sacred name by troy miller who does not agree with all of tardos theology regarding christmas. Dec 19, 2016 2016 is coming to an end, and with it comes the christmas season. Here are the origins of the christmas tree, santa claus, mistletoe, the holly wreath, and. By uncovering the truth about christmas origins and customs, we may realize that it is not the innocent christglorifying celebration that it seems on the surface. The bible does not give the date of jesus birth, nor does it say that we should celebrate his birthday. The plain truth about christmas herbert w armstrong. The truth about christmas does christmas really celebrate the birthday of jesus.
Dec 27, 2012 truth and christmas by christopher ketcham. Dec 12, 2016 christmas is the time to spend with loved ones, reminisce on the past year, and look forward to what is coming. A message that would open our minds and hearts about the origin of christmas. Christmas was not among the earliest festivals of the churchthe first evidence of the feast is from egypt. Christmas is celebrated on the 25th of decembe r, which marks the birth of jesus christ p. This included the use of a red robe cardinals robe, a white beard secondcoming of christ, pagan spirit beings called elves altar boys, and was loaded. The barn animals miraculously spoke the night jesus. The traditional christmas story isnt always told the way it really happened. This booklet contains four chapters only the first, the plain truth about christmas, was written by armstrong himself in 1952, including jesus birththe untold story and so youre not keeping christmas. And interestingly, even though the majority of the population believes that jesus p. The first christmas cards were produced by hallmark in 1915. In the ancient times, the christmas tree was the palm tree denoting the pagan messiah as nimrod. Thus saith the lord, learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven.
The christmas holiday has always been less about celebrating the birth of jesus than about commerce, religious dominance, civic power, and. The day marks the beginning of the larger season of christmastide, which lasts 12 days. Dec 18, 2011 wow, there is so much ruckus in the evangelical community right now about christmas and easter. There is even an official name for the fear of christmas trees, a very real phobia that is a subset of dendrophobia, the fear of trees. O christmas tree, o christmas tree, your boughs can teach a lesson, that constant faith and hope sublime, lend strength and comfort through all time. O christmas tree, o christmas tree, what happiness befalls me. Dec 14, 2010 this teaching will open your eyes to the truth of christmas and what it means in end times. True origins of christmas traditions and real pagan. Dec 16, 2008 a message that would open our minds and hearts about the origin of christmas. It does not commemorate the birth of jesus christ, whicis in the spring time, according to luke 2. Very few know why we do the things we do, or where our customs came from.
The earliest reference to christmas being marked on dec. Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of jesus christ, observed primarily on. Christmas day is celebrated all around the world in many different ways. God begins the year in the early spring as plant life begins to bud and grow. The truth about christmas as celebrated in america is the truth the entire planet embraces. I truly hope and pray that you will listen very carefully as i give both scriptural and secular proof as to the true meaning of christmas. The shocking truth about christmas faithful word assembly.
The preachers and radio talk hosts are on the defensive big time and even going on the offensive against those who would condemn christmas or easter as having pagan roots. If so, then perhaps you have asked these questions. One is the christmas island, formerly known as kiritimati in the pacific ocean, and christmas island in the indian ocean. Dec 23, 2002 unfortunately we, too, often let tradition overtake truth. However, the exact date and month of jesus birth are unknown. Here are eight christmas trivia questions that might stump you, your family, or your friends. That familiar blend makes us tend to see things we expect, rather than whats actually there. Most aspects of christmas are not referred to in the bible. Some of us lament that the true meaning of christmas has been.
To request literature, browse our library and add items to your basket. The observance of christmas is not of divine appointment, nor is it of nt new testament origin. The yule log represented the sungod nimrod and the christmas tree. The true meaning of christmas often gets lost in the rush of the season. Pagan customs centering around the january calends gravitated to christmas. By uncovering the truth about christmas origins and customs, we may realize that it is not the innocent christ glorifying celebration that it seems on the surface.
What is a christians responsibility at this time of the year. The truth behind christmas christmas today santa satan. And i have found most of those who know christ as lord and saviour totally unaware of the truth about christmas. Christmas was declared as a federal holiday in the united states in 1870. Christmas around the world facts for students for teachers for. To slow down and think about ways we can be grateful, help others, and share love. Armstrong 18921986 was the founder of the worldwide church of god, and the developer of most of their unique theology. Christmas began long before the birth of jesus christ. The plain truth about christmas 3 the plain truth about christmas. Christmas is the christian celebration of the birth of jesus christ, which, in western churches. But the essence of the season is the greatest gift of all time god gave us jesus christ, his own son. Chrysostom said that christ wasactually born on that day. Facts about christmas song, santa claus, christmas trees, cards and more 36.
This description of the modern christmas tree is plain. Stewart december 24th, 2005 traditionally, a yule log was burned in the fireplace on christmas eve and during the night as the logs embers died, there appeared in the room, as if by magic, a christmas tree surrounded by gifts. Books listed as good will have the following conditions cover will show some wear but will be intact. Letters to malcolm, are only a few of his bestselling works. So it was christmas, the pagan sorcerers fire festival.
Christmas around the world primary ftfs facts for students. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free free from the shackles of error, superstition, mythology, and pagan deception. The christmas tree, however, is mentioned in the bible. Writers such as richard dawkins, christopher hitchens, michel onfray and bishop john shelby spong make their pronouncements with something approaching glee. After the untimely death of nimrod, his mother and wife, semiramis. He also wrote some delightful books for children and some science fiction, besides many works of literary criticism. Christmas maybe you will not believe the truth, but this precise scene was the first christmas. The facts have been blended with tradition and fanciful imagination. Alexander hislops book the two babylons explores many historical sources showing that the holiday precedes christ by at least 2,000 years, as earlier mentioned 1957, pp. Problem of pain, the screwtape letters, mere christianity, the four loves and the posthumous prayer. Tardo we americans take santa claus, presents, holly, trees, carol singing and all the other pleasant christmas customs very much for granted.
In roman times, the christmas tree was the fur tree. Did paul, the apostles, and the early church of the new testament celebrated christmas. We are told that mary rode into bethlehem on a donkey. If you enjoyed this website, please visit for a similar study. The celebration of christmas is completely pagan and comes from a very long history of sun god worship that happens around the winter solstice. Add to that the commercialization of christmas by marketers and the politicization of christmas in the culture wars, and youre left with one big mess. And under the heading natal day, we find that the early catholic father, origen, acknowledged this truth. Each and every year around this time, thousands of churches around the country participate in an organization called operation christmas child. You may not know the christmas story as well as you think you do.
While the birth of christ is a special and miraculous event, it isnt the primary focus. It was most recently called saturnalia rome and throughout time it was the celebration of mithra persian and adopted by. So if christmas didnt originate with christs birth being on dec. All pdf booklets are at 150dpi and are text searchable. Occult holidays or gods holy days which truth of god. Aside from the christmas tree, the most recognizable symbol of christmas is the nativity scene. As shocking as this may sound, jesus christ was not born on or near december 25. The truth about christmas the bible does not give the date of jesus birth, nor does it say that we should celebrate his birthday.
The dark history of christmas traditions the independent. Father christmas as a jolly old man with a white beard was indeed thought to be based on st nicholas, who can be traced back to asia minor in about 350. The truth about christmas watchtower online library. Children are not mentally scarred by being told the truth about father. Father christmas christmas trees christmas gifts is it wrong.
Dec 26, 2009 thats a good question, heres the truth. The concept of the christmas tree originated during the babylonian empire in honor of king nimrod. Yeshua the messiah said to his disciples, if you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Therefore i have revealed to you the truth as god has shown it to me by his word and by history and existing facts. Weve seen and heard the christmas story scores of times and still dont have it quite right.
Christmas, christian festival celebrating the birth of jesus. It is common at christmas to hear experts questioning the gospel accounts. Instead, an examination of the history of christmas exposes its roots in pagan religious rites. December 25 has become widely accepted as the date of jesus birth. The true pagan history behind christmas should have us at the very least question the practice. There are websites on the internet dedicated to exploring the various kinds of fears that people deal with every day of their lives. The truth is christ was never in christmas and he never will be. Christmas is celebrated on december 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial.
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