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Holidays or Holy Days: Does It Matter Which Days We Observe?

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Crucial Questions

Why do we do some of the curious things we do? Why pretend that a jolly man in a red suit gives toys made by elves to children on one night a year Why pretend that rabbits lay eggs? And why do it in the name of religion?

Christmas: The Untold Story

Christmas is one of the world’s most popular holidays, celebrated by people of many faiths. Yet the holiday has a strange and convoluted past, one hinted at in such puzzling symbols as decorated trees, holly wreaths and mistletoe.

How Christmas Grew

In view of centuries of criticism of the commercialization of Christmas, it is interesting to note that the holiday's secular, not its religious, aspect, has been most responsible for its popularity.

Christmas vs. the Bible

How well do the customs and traditions of Christmas match the biblical account of Christ's birth?

Biblical Evidence Shows Jesus Wasn't Born on December 25

If Jesus Christ was not born on December 25, does the Bible indicate when He was born?

Easter: Masking a Biblical Truth

Many millions of people believe Jesus Christ rose from the dead on a Sunday morning. But do the Scriptures tell a different story? And how did rabbits and colored eggs come to be associated with Christ’s resurrection?

The Resurrection Connection

How did worship of an ancient god and goddess come to be associated with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ?

Fertility Symbols: Beneath the Dignity of God

Have you ever wondered why eggs and rabbits--the popular hallmarks of Easter--were selected as symbols of fertility?

The Chronology of Christ's Crucifixion and Resurrection

What is the biblically accruate chronology of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection?

Halloween: A Celebration of Evil

Modern celebrations of Halloween may appear on the surface to be quite harmless, but the spiritual implications of dabbling with the spirit world are extremely serious.

What About Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Purim?

Some believe we are free to add any religious holidays and celebrations of our own choosing. Is this true?

God's Days of Worship

Many are surprised to learn that the Bible nowhere encourages us to celebrate Easter and Christmas. It does, however, show that God revealed a series of festivals that teach mankind about His great plan for all of us!

God's Festivals in the New Testament

A listing of God's festivals - Holy Days - found in the New Testament of the Bible.

Does It Matter to God?

History shows that religious authorities systematically set aside the Bible’s days of worship and substituted other practices and celebrations with distinctly non-Christian origins. Is God pleased and honored with such worship?

An Ancient Cultural Clash

The faith and faithfulness of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego remains an enduring example of respect for God.

The Delights of Obedience

A joy and peace of mind come from making right choices, from knowing you are conscientiously obeying God's instruction in the pages of the Bible.