Holiday Myths: Easter Greek word pascha: From Feast of New Life, ancient fertility cults...
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Many Christians are aware that the word “Easter” does not occur in the original Hebrew and Greek manuscripts. As a matter of fact, the only place it can be found in an English version of the Bible is in the King James Version, which reads...
Holiday Myths: Was Jesus Christ born in the winter [December] or fall [September]?
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I have heard a number of people say that Jesus Christ was not born on December 25, the date that Christians celebrate as his birthday. Is that true? If not, why do people celebrate on that date, and when was he born?
Holiday Myths: Is it true that some religious holidays have Pagan roots? Halloween, Easter...
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It is important to note that holidays and celebrations were God's idea, as evidenced by His directives to the people of Israel in the Old Testament. Special days or weeks that He designated were to be times of celebrating His goodness to them, as well as times designed to help His people remember His deliverance and provision. Therefore, holidays per se are neither good nor bad. It depends on what they are for...
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