We don’t celebrate either. My husband tried to go to the bank today and was so confused when they were closed! It’s a lovely, albeit odd feeling to not be stressed or concerned with this man-made holiday and just focusing on the cozy and relaxing winter time! We’ve slowly stopped celebrating for the last 5 years or so though so it still feels different, but we’ve been thriving the end of this year and it’s so fantastic!🩵❄️🕎
We have not celebrated any pagan holidays for 3+ years! Equals 🟰 Blessed, protected, peaceful and more! Praising Yahuah! I pray for many to wake up and “come out of her”
Christmas is awesome! I can see quitting the materialistic secular Christmas but not the simple religious- honoring Christ's birthday. It doesn't matter if Biblical historians and theologians question the exact date. Its not an academic exercise. What matters is the meaning.
Exactly. The trendy thing right now is to label literally everything as "pagan." At this point, they're going to run out of things to make content out of. I'm waiting for the next influencer to start saying communion has "pagan" roots 😂 I'm going to enjoy my lovely lit tree, the joy of the kids, and all that is included in advent.
I have stopped having Christmas for 12 years because of biblical reasons, however my family does not understand and keep expecting me to celebrate Christmas in recent years. This has caused conflict. Thank you for your video it just encourage me.
You and I may have our reasons, but we cannot make it a rule or "law" that everyone else should. Avoid coming off as judgmental and just allow your decision to be a witness.
I respectfully disagree with the lies that have been told about it being a Pagan holiday. We know from the early churches when the Immaculate Conception was celebrated (around March 25) and we know when Mary visited John the Baptist’s mother (Elizabeth) was around that time. John’s father would have been at the Temple before the Passover season. Add 9 months to March 25 and you get December 25. It’s obviously not the exact date, but it’s close. I celebrate Christ every day, but His birth, death and resurrection are special events when I celebrate, the way Jesus liked to celebrate joyous occasions.
Just found your channel, and I'm so grateful. As a new Christian woman (age 57!) your content is helping me find my way. 🙏🏼 We always celebrated a social "X-Mas", and it was a crazybusy, stressful gift glut. For financial reasons we are not "doing" Christmas at all this year. We are focusing on honoring and celebrating the birth of Christ Jesus, and this, finally, feels RIGHT ... 💕
You are so right about the stress involved at this time of the year. I don't miss it one bit. I love the reason for the season and I look forward to hearing about the wonder of Jesus's birth.
Many people still don’t realize Christ was not born into the world on Dec 25 and all of the pagan roots of this “ holiday “ . It feels so good to be in the truth ! God bless ❤
Been there done that-raised that way in the 80s and 90s and it sucked! So glad I celebrate and my mom and dad celebrate too! It’s so much more joyful and beautiful to take time to celebrate Christ’s birth.
Our family of 10 doesn't really celebrate either. We just go visit the grandparents for a bit so they can do gifts. It doesn't really end up being about Jesus, just buying gifts and talking about random things. Many Christmas songs are about Santa Clause and feel good times anyway. I'd rather here actual songs about Jesus' birth. I am really glad to find more and more people out there who don't celebrate Christmas, but choose to celebrate the real Christ.
Christmas became so commercialized that I just wanted to be done. I celebrate Jesus every single day without the chaos and drama the world brings at Christmastime. I do leave my little decorated, lit tree up all year just because the lighting is nice and soothing to me. And I don't give a care in the world what other people think because I choose not to celebrate Christmas the traditional way. Merry Christmas to all, and may God continue to bless each and every one of you.
Growing up in a Bible believing Christian family with 6 kids, me being one of them, we never celebrated Christmas! I love that we never did. We never missed a beat of living life the way God intended.
We are not doing Christmas this year either. My extended family is mad at me and thinks I’m cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs. I just can’t do it anymore. It feels so wrong. It sucks all of the joy from celebrating Jesus every day. We’ve been so deceived into celebrating these pagan holidays. I’m done! God bless you and your family.
We choose to celebrate the birth of our savior….such a great time of people being more open to hearing about Him! We keep things simple, so are not overwhelmed ❤
Praise YAH ❤️🔥 📯🎶 🙌 This is our families 7th year not celebrating Christmas. The Biblical Feast Days are magnificent witnessing tools & such a beautiful scriptural tapestry with Yeshua woven throughout it ALL. May Yah bless you & keep you & your household' Sister ❤
@@RockDove5212 If you read about it in Leviticus 23 you will find that God calls them His. They were given to all of the children of Israel. When you become a Christian according the book of Ephesians we become members of the Commonwealth of Israel. Therefore they belong to us as well. And since they are prophetic in nature with regards to what Jesus did and will be doing in the future why wouldn't we want to do them?
@@RockDove5212 reread. They’re actually the fathers set apart days which he asked his people to celebrate. If you love him if you love his son, that includes you.🥰
When people get cranky and grouchy because they are running around ragged fighting over buying presents and getting good deals and cutting each other off with shopping carts and cars... they forfeit the whole concept of Christmas! I found that people tend to ask politely "so are you ready for Christmas?" and what they mean is... did you get all your presents already.... did you get your Christmas tree up, did you run yourself into the ground getting your 'to do list' done... etc.? My answer to them is: "Why yes! I have all my nativity scenes up, along with some lights and candles. I have all my Christmas cards mailed (with nativity scenes on them), I have been singing all the Christian Christmas songs about the birth of Christ, and I have my groceries bought for the big meal (maybe a few last minute things later) ! So yeah, I'm rrreeeaddy!!! There is this puzzled look of perplexity like huh? What about the presents, the tree, santa clause, snow men, mistletoe and jingle bells? "Oh, we don't do any of that." The look in response is priceless. I just can't wait for the next one to ask me.
YHWH removed the veil from my eyes and mind about 10 years ago. He showed me the adoption of pagan practices and calling them Christian by the early Catholic Church was NOT BIBLICAL. The Apostles of the New Testament are the example of what we are to do. I now question everything I was once taught was the TRUTH as taught by the ‘church’. YHWH will show you the truth BUT you have to really want to know it and then be obedient to Worship Him in Spirit and in Truth John 4:23 He first showed me that the weekly Sabbath is still to be observed. Look in the scriptures and try and find anywhere where YHWH said I am abolishing the 4th commandment. If you are prepared to insist on only worshiping in truth and obey this commandment he will give you more revelation and show you where the is error in church doctrine. It’s not an easy road to follow but we’re not promised it will be easy but it’s certainly worth being set free from a lie!
Of course she is. You're taking away a part of Childhood joy for no reason. I'm not saying give into the commercialism or do Santa, but some of my favorite memories were cutting down a tree and decorating it while having hot chocolate. I also loved Christmas Eve church candlelight service and riding around looking at the beautiful lights. My dad would read Luke 2 before bedtime. I feel sad for the children who are being deprived of simple childhood joy because their parents choose to be legalistic. But your peace is most important. Never mind how an innocent child feels, right? May your daughter regain the simple joy of Christmas when she is of age.
This is our second Christmas not celebrating. I’ve shown my 12 year old son scripture saying it’s a sin, to celebrate non biblical holidays, and now it’s been easier because he understands how important it is to obey God.
It's hard b/c Christmas is "fun!" Your teen daughter may come to the same conclusion you have when she's older, but right now...especially as a young teen...it probably doesn't make sense. All the "fun" aspects are more fun than Jesus. Jesus gets 1 hour at a Christmas Eve service. Santa and frosty and parades; trees, and decorations and gift exchanges and parties last for weeks! I personally don't believe there is anything wrong with a winter festival. It's only natural for people to want to have something to get them through the dark and cold of winter and bring a bit of cheer. The hard part is when a certain date was declared to be a 'religious' occasion and we merge the two. Maybe start slow by keeping some traditions (like making cookies and giving only 1 gift) but eliminate others (Santa, tree etc.)
@ I’ve worked really hard to create new family traditions around this time of year and make it as fun as possible. Like tomorrow while I’m off work, we are going to bake cookies, drink cocoa, watch movies in bed. She still got some new clothes and toys that she has received throughout the week. We also don’t have family nearby and it’s not in our budget to travel which is making it harder on her.
What verse says it's a sin to celebrate Christmas? I think that's a stretch. Scripture never addresses whether to celebrate Christ's birth or not. God gives us liberty in certain areas.
This holiday was created to align with other holidays. Many people don't even celebrate it in a Christ like manor. There is no Santa. People use their hard earned money to buy gifts. Giving is best done when it's to those.who are in need and done in secret. Also, giving, helping and most importantly Jesus should be all year long.
You may have a point. We use "Christmas" as our primary witness. We go caroling, put up manger scenes, do live nativities and elaborate church services. And then declare that Jesus is the reason for the season. The rest of the year, we're pretty quiet.
@kristenspencer9751 no one can be like Christ. That's why he died for our sins. Every day we can try our best to act like him. Giving is also about helping some with a task, saying a kind word, being there for a person who needs company. Giving isn't always about material things. All of us have something to give all year long.
It's been since 2007 for us. Our family had a hard time at first. And some even tried to trick us into it after agreeing to just have a family dinner. But through time they finally accepted it. We have gotten the "It's about the memories" but holidays are inanimate. They don't make memories. People make memories. We should focus on making good memories everyday.
My husband and I physically began quitting Christmas about 15 yrs ago. Emotionally I began quitting 35 yrs ago when learning the pagan association with the traditions and the “date”. About 20 yrs ago I was becoming curious about biblical holidays, of which Christmas was NOT one. To me, the 25th was fake. The question from me continues: why do Christians continue to celebrate what God does NOT command in His Word and NOT celebrate His appointed times that He does command? I just couldn’t reconcile justifying man’s traditions (religious with secular) if it wasn’t based on God’s command or even truth of the specifics outside of the fact that Jesus actually did come to this earth as the Messiah prophesied throughout the Old Testament. That fact we should memorialized every day.
For a similar reason to the Jews adding Purim and Hanukkah to their calendar. The night Jesus was born, God sent angels SINGING and celebrating. If Jesus had not been born a human being, we would have no savior. The “date” is irrelevant. You could see it as “redeeming” a non Christian holiday into something that celebrates the coming of Emmanuel. The gifts and decorations are a different issue.
@@gerriebell2128 Good point! Bible says God looks upon the heart. If someone keeps the focus on Christ and wants to celebrate the coming of our Savior, that's a wonderful thing! Christmas...The Mass or 'Celebration' of Christ...in and of itself is GOOD! But since Constantine more or less created the thing by declaring Dec 25 as the date to honor the birth of Jesus (despite what may appear as "good intensions)... the balance is far, far off and other things competing for our attention that are hard to ignore. Children way more look forward to Santa and presents than to Jesus. Our church Christmas Services require a lot of time and energy to prepare for and last only 1 hour. You can't keep folks too long on Christmas...don't cha know! That's not to say that God can't work through this. But there's a reason why many folks feel stressed, lonely, depressed etc. it's a charade that folks wake up to when the bills come. When kids are bored with their toys. When it's all over with, THEN WHAT?
Thank you! My husband and children started this over 20 years ago. My children are grown now and celebrate with fevor. They are gone to the in-laws out west. I have to admit, I am very lonely when I see everyone celebrating. I am thankful that I am pleasing God, I believe. They are happy that they don't HAVE to buy us anything. It is freeing...
@@kristenspencer9751 200 years ago and before, the celebration of Christmas was not as commercialized as now. It is each person’s choice how to acknowledge or celebrate Christ’s birth. It can be done with lots or little stress. You can teach your children what to focus on, by your own choices and example. A long time ago I was in a church that taught all the things being said here. But then I left and found out the true significance of Christ’s birth circumstances, and how those things fulfilled prophecies and proof that Jesus is the Messiah. As for the Holy Days, it is totally possible to displease God in how you celebrate those too. In Amos 5:21-22, God told Israel “I hate your feasts…” So I decided not to throw the baby out with the bath water, and started to celebrate Christmas. For me personally, I decorate as an expression of my JOY and thankfulness for the Messiah’s miraculous birth. To each his own, like it says (in the principles discussed) in Roman’s 14. There is a scripture that says “don’t let others judge you in days or feasts.” I’m a senior citizen, so I do keep things simple… going overboard would be ridiculous for me🤪.
So thankful for this video. My family and I have been slowly transitioning for the past few years and this is is our first not doing anything at all associated with Christmas. The rest and the freedom during this time has been amazing and finding our tribe has been refreshing and rewarding as well. Loving this channel. 🙌🏽🥰 Thank you 🫶🏽
Fast forward to the 14:12 mark on this video. Once you know the roots about Christmas you know. Without these man made holidays are economy would tank! Not only that but this is when our govt pulls the wool over your eyes to pass bills!! Why? Because you are overworked and DISTRACTED!! The electric company goes cha ching$$. Learn t be practical and wise with the things you consume on a daily basis. Old fashioned homemade gifts anything of the year are even more appreciated because people don’t EXPECT IT! Give give give not get get get! Amen This time of year is all about materialism and greed! Teach your children the basic principles of when Jesus was ACTUALLY born. Study yourself approved. No man should have to entertain or teach you the Word of God! I personally love battery operated lights. That and solar powered lights! We do drive around and appreciate the lights because God IS LIGHT! Look up other channels and see how traditions became from pagan to Christian paganism. They wanted to make a transition.. Seek & find Truth! Psalm 91 Have a safe holiday season and enjoy your family. Come January with this transition we need to be focused more on our pantry homesteading items. Get your house in order!! God bless! ❤
I love this. This is the first year where I’ve struggled in celebrating Christmas like the rest of the world does. My relationship with the Lord goes beyond one day of the year.
I was there three years ago. You'll find it easier and easier as long as you ask yourself, "Am I pleasing God, or am I pleasing my own wants, or am I pleasing my family?" You know whom we are to be pleasing...go with it.
I’ve been feeling confused and convicted about all these things regarding Christmas ever since becoming a Christ follower nine years ago. I’d much rather just focus on the biblical feasts. But I doubt I’ll ever get my husband on board.
I don't agree with most worldly made holidays because of where they were created from. As for Christmas most don't even have Christ in the picture on that day or any other day. I'm not against it if Christ is the focus without all the worldly add on, like HE should be every day not just once a year! Do as Christ did serve others. John 12:26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be; if any man serve me, him will my Father honor. And 1 Thessalonians 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that is good.
It’s actually biblically correct not to celebrate Christmas. We are only to celebrate biblical feasts. Jeremiah 10 said not to cut down a tree and bring it inside and decorate it with silver and gold…
Nope. Jeremiah 10 is condemning idolatry, not Christmas trees. It is about carving idols and decorating them. Decorating Christmas trees didn't begin til the middle ages, long after the Bible was written.
@@michellecooper6243 also do you know that Nimrod was born on Dec 25th and people would bring gifts to an evergreen tree to worship him. Amos 5:21 I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. Hosea 2:11 as well. It’s pagan, if it’s not a Biblical feast, it might as well be celebrating Halloween. God speaks in to numerous prophets, stating the stench of what idols the world is celebrating up to the day HE allows the beast to destroy Mystery Babylon that great city. He destroys if for many things as well as it’s idols, Christmas trees. I wouldn’t chance it. Also, Isiah 66 says All who eat pork when HE returns, will be consumed. God changes not. Paul said all foods were clean, pork was never food. Also if the biblical feasts were done away with, then why are all nations required to travel to Israel during the millennial reign to worship HIM? And if they don’t, they will be cursed, I’m not making that up it’s scriptural. We are still required to celebrate the Feasts and not man made Holidays, thinking it’s honoring HIM, he said those festivals are a stench to him.
@@michellecooper6243 it says the nations cut trees down and fasten it, so it doesn’t move and they decorate it with silver and gold. I don’t know if English is your first language or not, but that couldn’t be any clearer to me.
I think being condescending to others online is frowned upon by God mkre than if you were to celebrate his birth and decorate a beautiful tree. We are not idolizing the tree.
Testimony: I was born again in Oct/Nov 20 years ago and I strongly sensed the Holy Spirit telling me not to participate in Christmas. Not b/c of someone else, a book or popular preacher. The Internet was still fairly new and there was no 'You Tube'. But in really thinking deeply about it, for all these years, Christmas had been like fantasy land. It makes a lot of promises and has a very real emotional connection. The "magic" of Christmas etc. The excitement of trees and decorating and presents; holiday craft shows and special activities makes Jesus seem boring by comparison. That's when I realized that I had been kind of under a 'spell'. Christmas is 'fun' but Jesus isn't? WHOA! Why are we doing all this? It has nothing to do with Christ! That was a wake up. Burst the bubble. It certainly helps to make decisions to withdraw from all this when one is single and has no children.
I quit the Christmas stress many years ago too. Today is Christmukkah, it only happens once about every 30yrs or so. In the last 100yrs, Christmas & Hanukkah has only happened 4x. Its all about JESUS, He's the Light of the world - John 8:12. ua-cam.com/video/B2sv0RrbsF4/v-deo.htmlsi=591E6vjl1Mqq6Qnx
Thank you! I've struggled hard with my feelings about this holly day and all its tentacles for many years. It bothers me for many reasons! People who don't have much don't really get to play the game. And I also feel like it's utterly insanity to go into debt all FOR ONE DAY! Add to that the fact that I have researched and discovered the true roots of this day and many other customs. It'll blow your mind, if you dare to look into it. It's not Christian. It's not Christ's birthday. But this year, I have tried to throw off the negativity that I usually feel. I still don't do much because I simply don't have the money or energy. But, like you, I am finding little things about it that I do enjoy. Some colorful lights are nice. I still try to make a nice meal and maybe some desserts. Like Halloween, I like to think about the colors of fall and autumn decorations. Nothing extreme, and also, nothing dark. Just chill, you know? Thanks so much for sharing this. It's validation for me. 🤍🙏🕊
Amen, I totally agree. I don't believe that a winter festival is wrong in and of itself. It's totally natural for people to want to bring some cheer and social activities to lift spirits during a dark cold winter month. I also put up lights b/c they are cheerful...w/o Santa or reindeer or elves. I also like to sing carols (the spiritual ones) to help me keep my delight in Christ...and also view "The Star of Bethlehem" or other deeper study revolving around the birth of Christ b/c it begins a new fascination and awe of who He IS and all that He has done! I also do not participate in Halloween, but Fall decor had nothing to do with it. My focus is also on the 2nd coming of Christ which I believe is soon!
We don’t celebrate either. My husband tried to go to the bank today and was so confused when they were closed! It’s a lovely, albeit odd feeling to not be stressed or concerned with this man-made holiday and just focusing on the cozy and relaxing winter time! We’ve slowly stopped celebrating for the last 5 years or so though so it still feels different, but we’ve been thriving the end of this year and it’s so fantastic!🩵❄️🕎
We have not celebrated any pagan holidays for 3+ years! Equals 🟰
Blessed, protected, peaceful and more!
Praising Yahuah!
I pray for many to wake up and “come out of her”
Christmas is awesome! I can see quitting the materialistic secular Christmas but not the simple religious- honoring Christ's birthday. It doesn't matter if Biblical historians and theologians question the exact date. Its not an academic exercise. What matters is the meaning.
Exactly. The trendy thing right now is to label literally everything as "pagan." At this point, they're going to run out of things to make content out of. I'm waiting for the next influencer to start saying communion has "pagan" roots 😂 I'm going to enjoy my lovely lit tree, the joy of the kids, and all that is included in advent.
I have stopped having Christmas for 12 years because of biblical reasons, however my family does not understand and keep expecting me to celebrate Christmas in recent years. This has caused conflict. Thank you for your video it just encourage me.
You and I may have our reasons, but we cannot make it a rule or "law" that everyone else should. Avoid coming off as judgmental and just allow your decision to be a witness.
I respectfully disagree with the lies that have been told about it being a Pagan holiday. We know from the early churches when the Immaculate Conception was celebrated (around March 25) and we know when Mary visited John the Baptist’s mother (Elizabeth) was around that time. John’s father would have been at the Temple before the Passover season.
Add 9 months to March 25 and you get December 25. It’s obviously not the exact date, but it’s close.
I celebrate Christ every day, but His birth, death and resurrection are special events when I celebrate, the way Jesus liked to celebrate joyous occasions.
Just found your channel, and I'm so grateful. As a new Christian woman (age 57!) your content is helping me find my way. 🙏🏼
We always celebrated a social "X-Mas", and it was a crazybusy, stressful gift glut. For financial reasons we are not "doing" Christmas at all this year. We are focusing on honoring and celebrating the birth of Christ Jesus, and this, finally, feels RIGHT ... 💕
You are so right about the stress involved at this time of the year. I don't miss it one bit. I love the reason for the season and I look forward to hearing about the wonder of Jesus's birth.
Many people still don’t realize Christ was not born into the world on Dec 25 and all of the pagan roots of this “ holiday “ .
It feels so good to be in the truth ! God bless ❤
Been there done that-raised that way in the 80s and 90s and it sucked! So glad I celebrate and my mom and dad celebrate too! It’s so much more joyful and beautiful to take time to celebrate Christ’s birth.
We also "quit" 8 years ago. No regrets whatsoever!
Our family of 10 doesn't really celebrate either. We just go visit the grandparents for a bit so they can do gifts. It doesn't really end up being about Jesus, just buying gifts and talking about random things. Many Christmas songs are about Santa Clause and feel good times anyway. I'd rather here actual songs about Jesus' birth.
I am really glad to find more and more people out there who don't celebrate Christmas, but choose to celebrate the real Christ.
Christmas became so commercialized that I just wanted to be done. I celebrate Jesus every single day without the chaos and drama the world brings at Christmastime. I do leave my little decorated, lit tree up all year just because the lighting is nice and soothing to me. And I don't give a care in the world what other people think because I choose not to celebrate Christmas the traditional way. Merry Christmas to all, and may God continue to bless each and every one of you.
Growing up in a Bible believing Christian family with 6 kids, me being one of them, we never celebrated Christmas! I love that we never did. We never missed a beat of living life the way God intended.
Hello from Pueblo Colorado every Christmas we bake a cake light a candle and we sing to Jesus Christ Our Savior does Christmas is about Jesus Christ
YES! We quit “commercial Christmas” also,and we love it!
We are not doing Christmas this year either. My extended family is mad at me and thinks I’m cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs. I just can’t do it anymore. It feels so wrong. It sucks all of the joy from celebrating Jesus every day. We’ve been so deceived into celebrating these pagan holidays. I’m done! God bless you and your family.
We choose to celebrate the birth of our savior….such a great time of people being more open to hearing about Him!
We keep things simple, so are not overwhelmed ❤
You're back in your home. I have missed it!
Praise YAH ❤️🔥 📯🎶 🙌
This is our families 7th year not celebrating Christmas. The Biblical Feast Days are magnificent witnessing tools & such a beautiful scriptural tapestry with Yeshua woven throughout it ALL.
May Yah bless you & keep you & your household' Sister ❤
The Biblical feast days are Jewish, not Christian.
@@RockDove5212 If you read about it in Leviticus 23 you will find that God calls them His. They were given to all of the children of Israel. When you become a Christian according the book of Ephesians we become members of the Commonwealth of Israel. Therefore they belong to us as well. And since they are prophetic in nature with regards to what Jesus did and will be doing in the future why wouldn't we want to do them?
@@RockDove5212 reread. They’re actually the fathers set apart days which he asked his people to celebrate. If you love him if you love his son, that includes you.🥰
@@RockDove5212Jesus was a Jew or Israelite from the tribe of Judah
@@RockDove5212they are listed in the Bible…as holy days to follow. These worldly days known as “holidays” are not biblical
Great perspective! It's been 5 years for me and I enjoy this time of year now more than ever for the same reasons.
SO thankful you brought back this type of content!!!! ❤❤
When people get cranky and grouchy because they are running around ragged fighting over buying presents and getting good deals and cutting each other off with shopping carts and cars... they forfeit the whole concept of Christmas!
I found that people tend to ask politely "so are you ready for Christmas?" and what they mean is... did you get all your presents already.... did you get your Christmas tree up, did you run yourself into the ground getting your 'to do list' done... etc.? My answer to them is: "Why yes! I have all my nativity scenes up, along with some lights and candles. I have all my Christmas cards mailed (with nativity scenes on them), I have been singing all the Christian Christmas songs about the birth of Christ, and I have my groceries bought for the big meal (maybe a few last minute things later) ! So yeah, I'm rrreeeaddy!!!
There is this puzzled look of perplexity like huh? What about the presents, the tree, santa clause, snow men, mistletoe and jingle bells? "Oh, we don't do any of that." The look in response is priceless. I just can't wait for the next one to ask me.
YHWH removed the veil from my eyes and mind about 10 years ago.
He showed me the adoption of pagan practices and calling them Christian by the early Catholic Church was NOT BIBLICAL.
The Apostles of the New Testament are the example of what we are to do.
I now question everything I was once taught was the TRUTH as taught by the ‘church’.
YHWH will show you the truth BUT you have to really want to know it and then be obedient to Worship Him in Spirit and in Truth John 4:23
He first showed me that the weekly Sabbath is still to be observed. Look in the scriptures and try and find anywhere where YHWH said I am abolishing the 4th commandment.
If you are prepared to insist on only worshiping in truth and obey this commandment he will give you more revelation and show you where the is error in church doctrine.
It’s not an easy road to follow but we’re not promised it will be easy but it’s certainly worth being set free from a lie!
I stopped when my daughter started telling me what I could buy for my grandson and then they moved without telling me anything or where.
It's sorry 🥺
This is our first year of not celebrating. I have had so much peace. But my almost 13 year old daughter is struggling big time!
Of course she is. You're taking away a part of Childhood joy for no reason. I'm not saying give into the commercialism or do Santa, but some of my favorite memories were cutting down a tree and decorating it while having hot chocolate. I also loved Christmas Eve church candlelight service and riding around looking at the beautiful lights. My dad would read Luke 2 before bedtime.
I feel sad for the children who are being deprived of simple childhood joy because their parents choose to be legalistic. But your peace is most important. Never mind how an innocent child feels, right? May your daughter regain the simple joy of Christmas when she is of age.
This is our second Christmas not celebrating. I’ve shown my 12 year old son scripture saying it’s a sin, to celebrate non biblical holidays, and now it’s been easier because he understands how important it is to obey God.
It's hard b/c Christmas is "fun!" Your teen daughter may come to the same conclusion you have when she's older, but right now...especially as a young teen...it probably doesn't make sense. All the "fun" aspects are more fun than Jesus. Jesus gets 1 hour at a Christmas Eve service. Santa and frosty and parades; trees, and decorations and gift exchanges and parties last for weeks! I personally don't believe there is anything wrong with a winter festival. It's only natural for people to want to have something to get them through the dark and cold of winter and bring a bit of cheer. The hard part is when a certain date was declared to be a 'religious' occasion and we merge the two. Maybe start slow by keeping some traditions (like making cookies and giving only 1 gift) but eliminate others (Santa, tree etc.)
@ I’ve worked really hard to create new family traditions around this time of year and make it as fun as possible. Like tomorrow while I’m off work, we are going to bake cookies, drink cocoa, watch movies in bed. She still got some new clothes and toys that she has received throughout the week. We also don’t have family nearby and it’s not in our budget to travel which is making it harder on her.
What verse says it's a sin to celebrate Christmas? I think that's a stretch. Scripture never addresses whether to celebrate Christ's birth or not. God gives us liberty in certain areas.
Red pen Logic and Melissa Dougherty have informative videos if you don't celebrate for religious reasons.
This holiday was created to align with other holidays. Many people don't even celebrate it in a Christ like manor. There is no Santa. People use their hard earned money to buy gifts. Giving is best done when it's to those.who are in need and done in secret. Also, giving, helping and most importantly Jesus should be all year long.
You may have a point. We use "Christmas" as our primary witness. We go caroling, put up manger scenes, do live nativities and elaborate church services. And then declare that Jesus is the reason for the season. The rest of the year, we're pretty quiet.
@kristenspencer9751 no one can be like Christ. That's why he died for our sins. Every day we can try our best to act like him. Giving is also about helping some with a task, saying a kind word, being there for a person who needs company. Giving isn't always about material things. All of us have something to give all year long.
It's been since 2007 for us. Our family had a hard time at first. And some even tried to trick us into it after agreeing to just have a family dinner. But through time they finally accepted it. We have gotten the "It's about the memories" but holidays are inanimate. They don't make memories. People make memories. We should focus on making good memories everyday.
Well said and thank you for sharing this.
Amén!!!! HalleluYah!!!!
My husband and I physically began quitting Christmas about 15 yrs ago. Emotionally I began quitting 35 yrs ago when learning the pagan association with the traditions and the “date”. About 20 yrs ago I was becoming curious about biblical holidays, of which Christmas was NOT one. To me, the 25th was fake. The question from me continues: why do Christians continue to celebrate what God does NOT command in His Word and NOT celebrate His appointed times that He does command? I just couldn’t reconcile justifying man’s traditions (religious with secular) if it wasn’t based on God’s command or even truth of the specifics outside of the fact that Jesus actually did come to this earth as the Messiah prophesied throughout the Old Testament. That fact we should memorialized every day.
For a similar reason to the Jews adding Purim and Hanukkah to their calendar. The night Jesus was born, God sent angels SINGING and celebrating. If Jesus had not been born a human being, we would have no savior. The “date” is irrelevant. You could see it as “redeeming” a non Christian holiday into something that celebrates the coming of Emmanuel. The gifts and decorations are a different issue.
@@gerriebell2128 Good point! Bible says God looks upon the heart. If someone keeps the focus on Christ and wants to celebrate the coming of our Savior, that's a wonderful thing! Christmas...The Mass or 'Celebration' of Christ...in and of itself is GOOD! But since Constantine more or less created the thing by declaring Dec 25 as the date to honor the birth of Jesus (despite what may appear as "good intensions)... the balance is far, far off and other things competing for our attention that are hard to ignore. Children way more look forward to Santa and presents than to Jesus. Our church Christmas Services require a lot of time and energy to prepare for and last only 1 hour. You can't keep folks too long on Christmas...don't cha know! That's not to say that God can't work through this. But there's a reason why many folks feel stressed, lonely, depressed etc. it's a charade that folks wake up to when the bills come. When kids are bored with their toys. When it's all over with, THEN WHAT?
Thank you! My husband and children started this over 20 years ago. My children are grown now and celebrate with fevor. They are gone to the in-laws out west. I have to admit, I am very lonely when I see everyone celebrating. I am thankful that I am pleasing God, I believe. They are happy that they don't HAVE to buy us anything. It is freeing...
@@kristenspencer9751 200 years ago and before, the celebration of Christmas was not as commercialized as now. It is each person’s choice how to acknowledge or celebrate Christ’s birth. It can be done with lots or little stress. You can teach your children what to focus on, by your own choices and example. A long time ago I was in a church that taught all the things being said here. But then I left and found out the true significance of Christ’s birth circumstances, and how those things fulfilled prophecies and proof that Jesus is the Messiah. As for the Holy Days, it is totally possible to displease God in how you celebrate those too. In Amos 5:21-22, God told Israel “I hate your feasts…” So I decided not to throw the baby out with the bath water, and started to celebrate Christmas. For me personally, I decorate as an expression of my JOY and thankfulness for the Messiah’s miraculous birth. To each his own, like it says (in the principles discussed) in Roman’s 14. There is a scripture that says “don’t let others judge you in days or feasts.” I’m a senior citizen, so I do keep things simple… going overboard would be ridiculous for me🤪.
Amen!
Im tapering off my meds also i feel like carrying a ton on bricks on my back and throwing up
Better to do and learn His Feast Days that have meaning instead of pagan holidays
Im the only one in my family that doesn't celebrate Christmas anymore
So thankful for this video. My family and I have been slowly transitioning for the past few years and this is is our first not doing anything at all associated with Christmas. The rest and the freedom during this time has been amazing and finding our tribe has been refreshing and rewarding as well. Loving this channel. 🙌🏽🥰 Thank you 🫶🏽
Me either
I stopped Christmas as well
Fast forward to the 14:12 mark on this video. Once you know the roots about Christmas you know. Without these man made holidays are economy would tank! Not only that but this is when our govt pulls the wool over your eyes to pass bills!! Why? Because you are overworked and DISTRACTED!! The electric company goes cha ching$$. Learn t be practical and wise with the things you consume on a daily basis. Old fashioned homemade gifts anything of the year are even more appreciated because people don’t EXPECT IT! Give give give not get get get! Amen This time of year is all about materialism and greed! Teach your children the basic principles of when Jesus was ACTUALLY born. Study yourself approved. No man should have to entertain or teach you the Word of God! I personally love battery operated lights. That and solar powered lights! We do drive around and appreciate the lights because God IS LIGHT! Look up other channels and see how traditions became from pagan to Christian paganism. They wanted to make a transition.. Seek & find Truth! Psalm 91 Have a safe holiday season and enjoy your family. Come January with this transition we need to be focused more on our pantry homesteading items. Get your house in order!! God bless! ❤
I' don't even celebrate birthdays
I agree. Christmas is steeped in commercialism and tradition.
I love this. This is the first year where I’ve struggled in celebrating Christmas like the rest of the world does.
My relationship with the Lord goes beyond one day of the year.
I was there three years ago. You'll find it easier and easier as long as you ask yourself, "Am I pleasing God, or am I pleasing my own wants, or am I pleasing my family?" You know whom we are to be pleasing...go with it.
We don't celebrate Christmas either❤
My wife appreciates your channel!
Here I discuss Christmas through the lens of Scripture.
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I’ve been feeling confused and convicted about all these things regarding Christmas ever since becoming a Christ follower nine years ago. I’d much rather just focus on the biblical feasts. But I doubt I’ll ever get my husband on board.
Traditions are hard. It's very much an emotional thing.
@shaynana1251 I'm in the same boat. Keep praying.
Christmas "can be" a form of idolatry or easily lapse into one.
I don't agree with most worldly made holidays because of where they were created from. As for Christmas most don't even have Christ in the picture on that day or any other day. I'm not against it if Christ is the focus without all the worldly add on, like HE should be every day not just once a year! Do as Christ did serve others. John 12:26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be; if any man serve me, him will my Father honor. And 1 Thessalonians 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that is good.
It’s actually biblically correct not to celebrate Christmas. We are only to celebrate biblical feasts. Jeremiah 10 said not to cut down a tree and bring it inside and decorate it with silver and gold…
Nope. Jeremiah 10 is condemning idolatry, not Christmas trees. It is about carving idols and decorating them. Decorating Christmas trees didn't begin til the middle ages, long after the Bible was written.
@@michellecooper6243 God knew the future, it’s about Christmas trees, don’t kid yourself, it’s plain as day.
@@michellecooper6243 also do you know that Nimrod was born on Dec 25th and people would bring gifts to an evergreen tree to worship him.
Amos 5:21 I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies.
Hosea 2:11 as well.
It’s pagan, if it’s not a Biblical feast, it might as well be celebrating Halloween. God speaks in to numerous prophets, stating the stench of what idols the world is celebrating up to the day HE allows the beast to destroy Mystery Babylon that great city. He destroys if for many things as well as it’s idols, Christmas trees. I wouldn’t chance it.
Also, Isiah 66 says All who eat pork when HE returns, will be consumed. God changes not. Paul said all foods were clean, pork was never food.
Also if the biblical feasts were done away with, then why are all nations required to travel to Israel during the millennial reign to worship HIM? And if they don’t, they will be cursed, I’m not making that up it’s scriptural. We are still required to celebrate the Feasts and not man made Holidays, thinking it’s honoring HIM, he said those festivals are a stench to him.
@@michellecooper6243 it says the nations cut trees down and fasten it, so it doesn’t move and they decorate it with silver and gold. I don’t know if English is your first language or not, but that couldn’t be any clearer to me.
I think being condescending to others online is frowned upon by God mkre than if you were to celebrate his birth and decorate a beautiful tree. We are not idolizing the tree.
Testimony: I was born again in Oct/Nov 20 years ago and I strongly sensed the Holy Spirit telling me not to participate in Christmas. Not b/c of someone else, a book or popular preacher. The Internet was still fairly new and there was no 'You Tube'. But in really thinking deeply about it, for all these years, Christmas had been like fantasy land. It makes a lot of promises and has a very real emotional connection. The "magic" of Christmas etc. The excitement of trees and decorating and presents; holiday craft shows and special activities makes Jesus seem boring by comparison. That's when I realized that I had been kind of under a 'spell'. Christmas is 'fun' but Jesus isn't? WHOA! Why are we doing all this? It has nothing to do with Christ! That was a wake up. Burst the bubble. It certainly helps to make decisions to withdraw from all this when one is single and has no children.
I quit the Christmas stress many years ago too.
Today is Christmukkah, it only happens once about every 30yrs or so. In the last 100yrs, Christmas & Hanukkah has only happened 4x.
Its all about JESUS, He's the Light of the world - John 8:12.
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Thank you! I've struggled hard with my feelings about this holly day and all its tentacles for many years. It bothers me for many reasons! People who don't have much don't really get to play the game. And I also feel like it's utterly insanity to go into debt all FOR ONE DAY!
Add to that the fact that I have researched and discovered the true roots of this day and many other customs. It'll blow your mind, if you dare to look into it. It's not Christian. It's not Christ's birthday.
But this year, I have tried to throw off the negativity that I usually feel. I still don't do much because I simply don't have the money or energy. But, like you, I am finding little things about it that I do enjoy. Some colorful lights are nice. I still try to make a nice meal and maybe some desserts.
Like Halloween, I like to think about the colors of fall and autumn decorations. Nothing extreme, and also, nothing dark. Just chill, you know?
Thanks so much for sharing this. It's validation for me.
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Amen, I totally agree. I don't believe that a winter festival is wrong in and of itself. It's totally natural for people to want to bring some cheer and social activities to lift spirits during a dark cold winter month. I also put up lights b/c they are cheerful...w/o Santa or reindeer or elves. I also like to sing carols (the spiritual ones) to help me keep my delight in Christ...and also view "The Star of Bethlehem" or other deeper study revolving around the birth of Christ b/c it begins a new fascination and awe of who He IS and all that He has done! I also do not participate in Halloween, but Fall decor had nothing to do with it. My focus is also on the 2nd coming of Christ which I believe is soon!