This post was first published December 11, 2012. -ed. Meet another man who missed the first Christmas: Herod. Matthew 2 tells his story. He was...

Dec 24, 1995 · If you’re like me, you have heard the world’s comments and evaluations of this time of the year. And one of the phrases that you hear a lot is “the Christmas spirit.” We need to have “the …

Some were sentimental, saying Christmas is a family time, a time for children, and so on. Others were humanistic, seeing Christmas as a time to celebrate love for one’s fellow man, the spirit of giving, …

If you want a truly meaningful Christmas this year, you need to understand the true meaning of Christmas. And that starts with understanding the Person of Christmas: Jesus Himself. In The Jesus …

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Dec 1, 2012 · Why do millions of Christians choose not to celebrate Christmas? Reasons include: The timing of Jesus’ birth, the commands he gave his followers, and more.

Dec 22, 2025 · Even though Christmas was promised in Genesis, “the fullness of the time” had not yet come in those days. From the beginning, God prescribed a specific date for Jesus’ birth. Why did …

Jehovah’s Witnesses consult the Bible before deciding whether to celebrate a particular holiday. They strive ‘to maintain a clear conscience before God and men.’

The first Christmas was perfectly timed. Galatians 4:4-5 says, “When the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, in order that He might redeem those who …

Answers to some of the most common questions about popular holidays and celebrations. The clear explanations found in God’s Word may surprise you.