Is Christmas Pagan?

 

 

Pagan in the past

Pagan in the present,

‘Tis the view of some believers

Regardless of intent.

 

They read motive

And they read intent

So, all who celebrate Christmas

Need to repent.

 

Might I also add

They also read minds

And any celebrating Christmas

Is wrong every time.

 

Regarding Easter

Some believe the same,

And Good Friday, though solemn,

Is in the same frame.

 

Christmas is pagan,

It is not in the Word

But neither is the computer,

Haven’t they heard?

 

 

Pagans have a focus

Known to be idolatrous,

Their worship so-called deities

Other than Jesus.

 

The sun is one such,

And the moon and stars,

Then there are rivers and men

That are held on par.

 

Some made their gods

Which is quite the reverse,

Compared to the Creator God

Theirs is a curse.

 

It comes down to focus

At least, for me,

The Lord God Jehovah is God!

All else is idolatry.

 

Focus on Jesus Christ,

The Christ of Christmas,

He is Emmanuel, God with us,

Yes, that’s Jesus.

 

Emulate God’s giving

And give to others,

Especially for the less fortunate,

Make it brighter.

 

Celebrate God’s Gift:

The Gift of His Son

Sacrificed for the whosoever

As the sin ransom.

 

Myriad arguments

By some will be raised

But for that first Christmas

Give God praise.

 

Praise for His Son,

Praise for redemption

And praise for that first advent

Resulting in our salvation.

 

 

 

Call it pagan, if you will,

If that is your view

But Christmas for me is Christ,

How about you?

 

Stewart Russell © December 12, 2024