Disinformation
Christmas observance did not originate in the Bible.
The truth
Christmas observance originated in the Bible.
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Gabriel visited Zachariah in Succoth (Luke 1: 10-11), the day in which a whole nation gathered within and without Jerusalem Temple.
9 According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. |
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Zacharia departed to his house in Hebron as soon as the days of ministration were accomplished, implying he did not spend the night in Jerusalem (Luke 1:23). He eagerly convey the good news to his wife.
And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house. (Luke 1:23) |
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Elizabeth got pregnant. |
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Jesus born in Bethlehem (Luke 2: 6, 11, Matthew 1:25)
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered (επλησθησαν αι ημεραι => give birth full-term infant). (Luke 2:6) For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:11) And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS. (Matthew 1:25) |
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First Christmas observance/ celebration by angels (Luke 2: 13-14)
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” (Luke 2: 13) |
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First Christmas observance/ celebration by shepherds (Luke 2: 20)
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. (Luke 2: 20) |
Circa 65 AD Julian Calendar | 1st generation:Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel: (2 Timothy 2:8)
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circa 70 AD | 1st generation: Apostolic constitution by Clement Romanus I |
126-137 AD | 2nd generation: St. Telesphorus instituted tradition from 1st generation. |
168 AD | 3rd generation: Theophilus, bishop Caesarean |
225 AD | 4th generation: Hippolytus
In this century, deviating opinion, accusing Christmas as pagan festival, arose from ignorance of biblical verses corroborating Christmas celebration. |
4-21 AD centuries | Following Christmas tradition originating in Bible, as listed above. |
Conclusion
Christmas observance originated in the Bible.
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