Merry Saturnalia? A good day to split firewood
Today is a special day of the year for many people in the US and around the world. It’s never been more than a day off from regular work throughout my life. I’ve never celebrated Christmas, not because I’m not a believer in and follower of the Messiah. I am. The history and origins of this “Christian” celebration prevent me from embracing it. I wonder how many celebrants of this “birthday of Jesus” really know about the origins of their celebration? How many care? I do. It’s not my job to convince or require anyone else to change what they do on Christmas. That’s a personal choice. I, for one, cannot in good conscience pretend to worship and honor my God using practices and traditions that are rooted in ungodliness. I don’t believe He wants me to do that.
Here are some links if you’re interested in some of the history of this festival:
2 comments:
What a coincidence. I've never kept Christmas, either.
My favorite part of the whole x-mess is when it's over. FINALLY! Now we get a whole 6 months before it's starts again.
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