Should Christians celebrate Christmas

As Christmas approaches, an important question arises for believers: Should Christians celebrate Christmas at all? Is it a godly remembrance of Christ’s birth, or has it become intertwined with pagan traditions and cultural customs that distract from biblical truth?

In this episode, we examine the origins of Christmas traditions—trees, lights, mistletoe, December 25, and commercialization—through the lens of Scripture and church history. We address common claims about pagan influence, Constantine, Sol Invictus, and Jeremiah 10, emphasizing careful context and sound hermeneutics rather than surface-level readings.

The discussion clarifies that the Bible gives no date for Jesus’ birth and never commands its celebration, while it does explicitly command remembrance of His death. Using passages such as Romans 14 and Colossians 2, we affirm Christian liberty: believers are free to celebrate or abstain, so long as Christ remains the substance and no tradition is elevated to the level of worship.

We also consider how culture, nostalgia, and commercialization can eclipse discernment, and why a teachable, Berean approach to Scripture matters—especially as knowledge increases and long-held assumptions are challenged.

The episode concludes with a pastoral exhortation: if you celebrate Christmas, do so with a true heart and a true focus. The goal is not to defend traditions or attack culture, but to behold Christ, walk with God, and proclaim Jesus Christ and Him crucified.