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Rev. Shine P. Thomas

There are many who argue that Jesus Christ was not born on a Christmas night and some even denounce Christmas as a pagan religious holiday. I fully agree that no believer should ever observe pagan religious holidays like Christmas and Easter. We must never incorporate pagan customs into the worship of our God. We must not observe any religious holiday. We should attach no spiritual, religious significance to any day. Yet, we do not need to act like super-pious religious fanatics over a day that has absolutely no religious significance. I would never teach my children that such a thing as Santa Claus exists or that Christ was born on a Christmas day. Did you know that every DAY of the week, every PLANET in the universe, and many of the vehicles we drive are named after pagan gods? Do you know Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the book of Daniel are the names of pagan gods? Yet, we still call Sunday Sunday, Mars Mars, Saturn Saturn, and Shadrach Shadrach. No one would ever dream of calling us pagans for doing so. We worship our God on Sunday, and would laugh at anyone who suggested that we observe the pagan Roman holiday called “Sun’s Day” in doing so. We must not worship Christmas trees and lights, or even attach spiritual significance to Christmas day. However, I do suggest that we seize this opportunity afforded us by Divine providence to tell people who Christ is, why he came into this world, what he did, and how they may obtain his salvation. It is no accident that once every year every human being in the world is confronted with the fact that the Son of God assumed human flesh and came into the world to save men. Certainly, no one can think that it is wrong for believers, during this season of the year, to express thanks and praise to God for his unspeakable gift, the Lord Jesus Christ. It is never wrong, but always right to think of him, speak of him, and sing his praise. I truly am against the religiosity of this holiday season, the silly plays, the idolatrous pictures and representations of Christ and the angels of God, and pretense of spirituality by people who have no interest in the glory of God but I am delighted for this season of the year (for any season) that brings families together, encourages kindness and goodwill, and promotes thoughtfulness and generosity to others. Therefore precious saints let us seize this opportunity to proclaim the good news of our Master into this perishing world. If our Christmas celebrations can save at least one person from his sins and gain him to eternity I feel it is worth having the carol rounds, Christmas service etc., to open an opportunity for a sinner to reach our Saviour’s feet. Wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!