Quote Source – Kervin Monroy
A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – From a reader, his full quote was… “Christmas has grown to include both religious and non-religious traditions, so anyone can celebrate in their own way.”
P. T. Barnum, one of the greatest promoters in history was quoted, “say anything you like about me, but spell my name right.”
Christmas is a universal holiday celebrated in countries throughout the world. For many, it is a reminder of the importance of the birth of Christ and the eternal impact He has and will have on mankind. However, to P. T. Barnum’s point that there is both good and bad promotion, Christmas traditions also bring with it the exact opposite of the Lord’s love and grace.
Of course, for decades Christmas has been challenged by those who wish it canceled using past terms like “Xmas” or the current conventional use of the “Holiday Season.” For the majority, For the majority, Santa has replaced the manger, just as the Easter bunny has usurped the resurrection. Interestingly, as Christmas and Easter continue to deteriorate from the religious into the fantasy, Halloween remains consistent in its underlying evil.
What is less well known are more radical “Christmas” celebrations such as:
Austria – People believe Santa has an evil twin (Krampus) who is a horned demon with chains and hooves. His goal is to harm and extract kids from their homes during the “holiday” season (details here) if they have not been “nice”.
Iceland – A Christmas legend includes “Yule Lads” who are considered monsters that disrupt the holiday by stealing milk, animals, and turn on/off lights, with the intent of scaring kids. These apparitions had their own “pet” which lived on a diet of “kids” (details here).
2 Corinthians 11:14 – And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.
This Christmas we all (the lost and the saved) can celebrate the warmth of family and friends, taking a step back to reflect on the past and the future. However, as Christians, we need to remember the reason for the season. We need to recognize the “roaring lion” (1 Peter 5:8) is only getting more active and God’s plan A for eternity includes our participation (Matt. 28:19).
Salvation – Eternal Life in Less Than 150 Words
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