IS CHRISTMAS?? 
CHRISTMAS A date to celebrate? Christmas or Nativity (Latin for life-giving birth). According to the dictionary is used in connection with the birth of Jesus, Mary or of John the Baptist. What characteristics is Christmas? holiday that celebrates nearly everyone is related to peace and love is associated with the birth of Jesus to exchange gifts during the main character is Santa Claus Is Christmas a Christian holiday? Was Jesus born on December 25th as traditionally taught? Are we God's children celebrate Christmas? To answer these questions and discuss the teaching of the Word of God on 4 themes: 1-the date of the birth of Jesus, 2-a Christmas tree, Santa Claus 3-on, 4-gift exchange. 1. The date of the birth of Jesus While the Word of God does not tell us an exact date, we can infer an approximate date of birth from the facts, mainly in the Gospels. According to information can be assured that Jesus was not born on December 25 but on October} {Tishri. To demonstrate this we will use two lines of argument: First line of argument, Jesus' death occurred during the feast of Passover (Luke 22:7, 15, Jn 18:39), which was celebrated in the month of Abib 14 or Nisan (Exodus 12:2-6, 13:4-5), which corresponds roughly to the month of April in our calendar. The ministry of Jesus as the majority view of scholars lasted three and a half years, this means that his ministry began in the month of Ethanim Tishri {} which corresponds roughly to the month of October. The first 6 months are for the period between the baptism of Jesus (Mark 1:9-11) and his participation in the first Passover (Jn 2:13). During this period the main events were: Mr 1:12-13, 14-15, Lk 4:14-15 temptation in the wilderness John 1:29-34 John's testimony regarding Jesus Jn 2:1 weddings Jn 2:12 trip to Cana Capernaum Three years passed between the respective Easter (Jn 5:1, Jn 6:4 and Luke 22:15). The most important events of the first year are reported in JN3: 1 to Jn 5:1. The age of Jesus begins his ministry was about 30 years old (Luke 3:23, Nm 4:3) and therefore his birth must have occurred in the month of Ethanim or Tishri (October). John the Baptist was born in April {first month Nisan in the Hebrew calendar} is six months older than Jesus (Luke 1:26-38), this indicates that Jesus was born in October {Tishri in the Jewish calendar 7th month}. It can be shown that Jesus was not born in December, but in the month of October. It should be added also that when Jesus was born, the shepherds fields, keeping watch by night over their flocks (Luke 2:8-20). Is known to occur in the months of the first rains, which correspond to the months of Elul and Tishri Ethanim {}. If Jesus was not born on December 25, how did this date to be part of the church calendar? Secular history shows us that the date in question was the date on which the pagans celebrated the birth of the sun god. The festival was called the Nativity. On the occasion not only celebrated the birth of the sun god but also the other gods (Osiris, Orus, Adonis, etc..) Since they were all from the same legend of Tammuz. In Rome the festival was known as the Saturnalia (17th to 24th December) and Brumalia (December 25). This festival was the most vile, immoral and degenerate was a time of debauchery when all restraints of law were set aside. In Babylon, the birthday of Tammuz was celebrated on this date, with great festivities, celebrations and drunkenness. Compton's Encyclopedia 97, the American, British and others indicate that the absence of Jesus' birth date, the churches of Eastern and Western selected in the fourth century date for the conclusion, agreeing first on 25 December and second on 6 January. Later, in the fifth century, left the first time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and it was established that the second would be that of Jesus' encounter with the Three Kings (Epiphany). Before the fourth century never celebrated the birth of Jesus. The pagan festival to the people liked and did not want deleted. The church attempted to harmonize the ancient celebration of the birth Christ and in this way, the pagan festival of "The Nativity" was introduced with a Christian guise in our culture. Where did the pagan celebration? Christmas has its origins in ancient Babylon of Nimrod. Who was Nimrod? Nimrod (default), the son of Cush, grandson of Ham son of Noah (Ge 10:8, 1Cr 1:10) was the founder of the Babylonian system. Nimrod built the tower of Babel, Nineveh and other cities (Ge 10:9-12). Nimrod was the one who started the great global organized apostasy which has dominated the world until now. Died prematurely, Semiramis, his wife, spread the story of the survival of Nimrod as a spirit in his son Tammuz Semiramis then became the "Queen of Heaven, the mother of the child-god" Babylon and Tammuz (Nimrod reborn) under various names (Osiris, Hercules, Bacchus, Adonis, Jupiter, and others) became the divine Son of God " Sun. " In the Babylonian system, "the mother and child" became the main objects of worship. Conclusions The origin of Christmas is so in ancient Babylon. Pagans in the known world celebrated this date centuries before the birth of Jesus. Jesus, the true Messiah was not born on December 25. The apostles and early church never celebrated the birth of Jesus on that date or anywhere else. There is the Word of God or any instruction mandate to celebrate this event. In contrast, if there is a mandate to observe the occasion of his death (1 Cor 11:24-26) 2. The Christmas tree along with the tradition of celebrating the birth of Jesus, the world has taken other Christmas customs, including the Christmas tree. What is its significance? A fable Babylonian Semiramis claimed that claimed that the overnight a large tree came from a dead strain which symbolized the birth of a new life Nimrod, who was personified in the person of Tammuz. She stated that each anniversary of his birth, Nimrod would gifts the tree. The date of his birth was 25 December. The idea was developed and spread so that many nations adopted their own legends of sacred trees. Eg Romans decorated their trees with red berries during the Saturnalia and New Year, decorated their homes with green colored crowns. The modern Christmas trees appear to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages consisted of pine trees decorated with apples. Called paradise tree representing the Garden of Eden. German families arming the tree at home on December 24, the feast day of Adam and Eve. As the day after Christmas was celebrated, candles incorporating the ornaments. The candles represent Jesus as the light of the world. In the 16th century, Christmas trees became more popular, giving rise to the current "Easter tree." In the 19th century the tree was introduced to England and was popularized by Prince Albert, German husband of Queen Victoria. The trees were decorated with garlands, candles and other items. German settlers introduced it in the U.S. in the 17 century. In the 19th century became popular in other European countries. In China and Japan, the tree was introduced by Christian missionaries over the centuries 19 and 20. Conclusions? Whatever the difference between the old tree and the use of which is given in the present, nobody can deny that the customs are things of man and God says that "the customs of the people are vain" (Jer 10:2-3), that is worthless, empty and add power to the true worship. Like other pagan rites, the use of the Christmas tree was taken from paganism. In Scripture, the green tree is associated with idolatry and false worship (Deuteronomy 12:2, 1R14: 23, 16:4 2R, 2R17: 10, Ez 6:13) 3. The Father Christmas The legend begins with a real person, Saint Nicholas who lived in the fourth century. Although one of the most honored saints, little is known about him. He lived in Lycia, a province in Asia Minor and the tradition says he was in Egypt and Palestine as a young man. He was bishop of the church in Mira. During the period of persecution of Christians by Diocletian was arrested and later released by Constantine the Great. In 1087 his remains were taken to Bari, Italy, a place that became a point of pilgrimage in his honor. He was elected patron saint of Russia and Greece. The transformation of St. Nicholas in Santa Claus began in Germany between the Protestant churches. It was called the "christ for children" and was associated with the feast of Christmas and giving gifts. It is said that secretly gave gifts to the daughters of a poor farmer and gave rise to the custom of giving gifts in secret on the eve of St. Nicholas Day (Dec. 6), which date was later changed to Christmas. Hence the ratio of Christmas with Santa Claus. Later, his legend went to France where he was called Father Christmas. In the German colony of New York began to be called Santa Claus. Conclusions Much has been said about this issue. There are many explanations for the existence of man in red, the most usual "we must not deprive the child of illusion." Is it right before God to teach children lies?. The irony is that parents punish their children by telling lies and, yet, to get the Christmas they have children one of the greatest lies in history (Lev. 19:11). The Santa Claus is a character invented by man, the result of a centuries old tradition that has been bequeathed to us by our parents. It has no relationship with Jesus and his birth. 4. The exchange of gifts is probably the most universal custom of the Christmas celebration is the exchange of gifts, often associated with the person of Santa Claus. When it adopted the Christmas celebration in December also adopted the customs of pagan festivals. The Romans, for example, celebrated the Saturnalia between 17 and 24 December and the holiday was fun, parties and gift exchanges. When the Germanic tribes adopted Christianity and began to celebrate Christmas, they did give gifts to each other. In some European countries (like Italy and Spain) children receive gifts on January 5, while in others the gifts are handed out on December 6, the feast of St. Nicholas, patron saint of children. Is it biblical gift exchange? Some see here a way out "Jesus at birth received gifts from the Magi." However, the word of two clearly teach that the wise men did not arrive at the birth of Jesus until much later (Mt 2:10-11). Why did the Magi brought gifts to Jesus? Jesus was the King of the Jews and the Eastern custom is not customary to enter into the presence of kings and great characters with empty hands. Magicians were not instituted any new custom to exchange gifts to honor the birth of Jesus. Acted according to his habit to appear before a king (Matthew 2:1-2, Matthew 2:11) Conclusions The custom of exchanging gifts has pagan origins. This activity has nothing to do with Christianity, does not celebrate his birth nor honor to Him is an activity which if truly in the name of Jesus would even absurd. People observe a day when Jesus was supposedly born spending all the money he is able to give gifts to relatives and friends and forget to give honor and property who are celebrating ("This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me" Mt 15:6-9, Isaiah 29:13) Finally there are those who insist that despite having its origin in a pagan custom, now there is no Christmas to honor the Sun, but to honor Jesus. God does not want to honor him as our conscience dictates us (Deuteronomy 12:30-31, Jer 10:2-3), He wants us to honor him as commanded in His Word (Jn 4:24, Jn 17:17) God not accept the worship of people who wanted to honor Jesus do so by adopting a pagan custom (Mt 15:6, 9, Jos 24:15) We've known as a Western Christian nation, but without knowing we are in Babylon. The challenge is found again in Scripture: "Come out of her my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins" Rev 18:4. Additional background on the subject Babylon Babylon was a famous town in the valley of Shinar, whose foundation early due to Nimrod is described in Scripture under the name of Babel (Ge 11:2-9). The name Babylon is used symbolically in Rev. 14:8, 17:1-5, to designate the idolatry, superstition, lust and the prosecution made the people of God adapted Other pagan festivals to Christianity: June 24, assigned to the cult Day of Baal. In Britain the Druids celebrated with flames of fire to the god Baal (Nimrod as divine). When the church adopted the date as the date of the birth of John, the fires fires called San Juan. August 15 and Pagans who worshiped the mother goddess venerated for centuries. To attract the pagans, the church ordered to use the name of Mary, the mother of Jesus instead of Diana, Isis, Astarte, Artemis, etc.. Thus on 15 August, the day of the festival of Isis or Artemis, was simply changed the day of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (1950, Pope Pius XII) Hebrew Calendar Hebrew Months Biblical citation Abib or Nisan Ex April 12: 2, 18, 13:4 or Iyar, May Zif 1R Est 8:9 6:1 Sivan Tammuz June July August Ez Ab Elul 8:14 Neh 6:15 Ethanim September or October Tishri Marchesvan n November 1R 1R 8:2 6:38 7:1 Tebet Zac Chislev December January February Sebat Zac Est 2:16 1:7 3:7 Adar March Est. The Hebrew months were lunar months, ie from one new moon to another. These months were computed for 30 and 29 days alternately. The new moon was always the beginning of the month. In this scheme the Jewish year was shorter than the astronomical year almost 11 days and therefore the Jews interspersed days to match the periods. Hashem} {God continue to bless them''Shalom''
