Did the Church institute Dec 25th to replace Pagan Festivals with a Christian Theme?

[UCA4J]

How about this verse in Ephesians 6:10

as therefore we have opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.


at christmas time dont we have an opportunity to do good to all men? and also show love to our families/housholds?

december 25 is a day most people have off work. Lets use it!

there are 364 other days, to good to everyone. Why do we need a day set aside, to do "good" to all ?

 

[UCA4J]

I don't think Christians celebrating the season are comparable to idolaters. Only time I've bowed down before the tree is to grab my gift.

Have you bent down to plant a tree ?

 

[Benadam]

none of the known holidays point to Jesus.

none of the known holidays point to Jesus.

hmm. Odd that so many more people look at Him o those days.

 

[Benadam]

there are 364 other days, to good to everyone. Why do we need a day set aside, to do "good" to all ?

Because we are made to do that every day.

 

[UCA4J]

hmm. Odd that so many more people look at Him o those days.

I don't need a holiday or any gimmicks to point me to Jesus. Other people can adhere to that.

 

[UCA4J]

Because we are made to do that every day.

That's why I put in 364. Are you blind ? 😀

 

[Benadam]

I don't need a holiday or any gimmicks to point me to Jesus. Other people can adhere to that.

What points you to Jesus?

 

[UCA4J]

What points you to Jesus?

you actually want me to give you an answer to that ?

 

[Benadam]

That's why I put in 364. Are you blind ? 😀

Why. I give myself to Jesus every day ....SO nobody can degrade my holiday with a holiday!; Is that it?

 

[UCA4J]

Why. I give myself to Jesus every day ....SO nobody can degrade my holiday with a holiday!; Is that it?

Well, good for you 🤪. Have holiday all you like. My answer, is that the word of God, points me to Jesus, holiday or no holiday. Or is that too much for you to grasp ?

 

[Lanolin]

there are 364 other days, to good to everyone. Why do we need a day set aside, to do "good" to all ?

we dont need a day, Im saying we have one thats already there so why not make the opportunity?

wow you are so negative. wonder what thats all about? didnt anybody ever celebrate your birthday or something?

 

[Lanolin]

if you really wanted to work you could on the day nobdys stopping you. Might be on your own though.

some people are just grouches and always playing devils advocates on forums. Its kinda boring.

 

[UCA4J]

we dont need a day, Im saying we have one thats already there so why not make the opportunity?

wow you are so negative. wonder what thats all about? didnt anybody ever celebrate your birthday or something?

Whatever, and I haven't celebrated my birthday since 30.

 

[Lanolin]

Whatever, and I haven't celebrated my birthday since 30.

well happy birthday for all the years since. we will just have to make up for it. What would you like to do?
whats your favourite food?

 

[Blain]

Well techincally Jesus was born sometime between september and october the estimated day is september ninth but the 25th is apparently when the magi arrived at his house this day may have pagan roots but the devil loves to corrupt everything that is of God.
For me I adore this time of year because the Christmas spirit is so full of joy and life I relish the Christmas spirit every year and it always fills me with unatural joy this has to come from somehwere and if not God then where?

 

[UCA4J]

well happy birthday for all the years since. we will just have to make up for it. What would you like to do?
whats your favourite food?

pffft what? When im, er, um, "40" ?

 

[UCA4J]

Well techincally Jesus was born sometime between september and october the estimated day is september ninth but the 25th is apparently when the magi arrived at his house this day may have pagan roots but the devil loves to corrupt everything that is of God.
For me I adore this time of year because the Christmas spirit is so full of joy and life I relish the Christmas spirit every year and it always fills me with unatural joy this has to come from somehwere and if not God then where?

born in the northern hemisphere. Was He born during summer or winter ?

 

[calibob]

well happy birthday for all the years since. we will just have to make up for it. What would you like to do?
whats your favourite food?

Chili mac baked with a ground beef patty on the bottom and a thick layer of cheese on the top. Maybe that's why I had congestive heart failure last Feb. I still love the recipe however.

 

[calibob]

Well techincally Jesus was born sometime between september and october the estimated day is september ninth but the 25th is apparently when the magi arrived at his house this day may have pagan roots but the devil loves to corrupt everything that is of God.
For me I adore this time of year because the Christmas spirit is so full of joy and life I relish the Christmas spirit every year and it always fills me with unatural joy this has to come from somehwere and if not God then where?

If in fact the Magi were from Babylon and they followed the astronomical predictions (read prophecies) passed down from Daniel. The Star of Bethlehem may have been Saturn and Jupiter combined (Like 2 nights from now).
Christmas Star:” Saturn-Jupiter Great Conjunction 2020

The year 2020 will end with a special astronomical event: the closest great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in 397 years. On December 21, the two planets will almost touch in the sky. Our Night Sky Map shows Jupiter and Saturn appearing as a single “star” on December 21, 2020.
https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/planets/great-conjunction

 

[UCA4J]

Chili mac baked with a ground beef patty on the bottom and a thick layer of cheese on the top. Maybe that's why I had congestive heart failure last Feb. I still love the recipe however.

Meat and veggies thanks. No wheat or dairy, cos I'm o+ blood type.