Does this apply to Christmas traditions?

[Jesusinme]

Jeremiah 10:2 Thus saith the Lord, Learn not the way of the heathen,and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven;for the heathen are dismayed at them.
10:3 For the customs of the people are vain:for one cutteth a tree out of the forrest, the work of the hands of the workman,with the ax.
10:4 They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.
10:5 They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good.
10:6 Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee, O Lord;thou art great,andthy name is great in might.

Does this refer to the Christmas tree?
where does the tradition of the Christmas tree come from anyway?? anyone know?

[ollie]

Perhaps Germany.

[BFWard]

This is really tricky for us Christians, because the very origin of the date for Christmas was taken from a heathen religion.

[MalkyEL]

I found this link that pretty much gives the history of the Christmas Tree, its origins, and legends - nice and concise:

http://www.novareinna.com/festive/tree.html

To answer your question about Jer 10:  yes, I believe that Scripture is prophetic of what we are doing today.

I guess my question would be - where in Scripture are we instructed to celebrate Christ's birthday?

Shalom, MalkyEL  

[ravenloche]

I found this link that pretty much gives the history of the Christmas Tree, its origins, and legends - nice and concise:

http://www.novareinna.com/festive/tree.html

To answer your question about Jer 10:  yes, I believe that Scripture is prophetic of what we are doing today.

I guess my question would be - where in Scripture are we instructed to celebrate Christ's birthday?

Shalom, MalkyEL  

good answer!  TWO THUMBS UP!!

[Brother Love]

I found this link that pretty much gives the history of the Christmas Tree, its origins, and legends - nice and concise:

http://www.novareinna.com/festive/tree.html

To answer your question about Jer 10:  yes, I believe that Scripture is prophetic of what we are doing today.

I guess my question would be - where in Scripture are we instructed to celebrate Christ's birthday?

Shalom, MalkyEL  

good answer!  TWO THUMBS UP!!

[Jesusinme]

Great thought provoking answers.... I had also learned that Jesus' birthday wasn't  December either
Boy isn't it amazing how the enemy slips stuff into generations ? Like satan claws oops I mean santa clause   I have chosen not to have a tree in my home or a wreath
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2000/151/56.0.html
 it seems pointsettas are the only thing that is not from pagan origin. Unfortunately I have 5 cats and pointsettas are poisonous to them

[Reba]

Jeremiah 10:2 Thus saith the Lord, Learn not the way of the heathen,and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven;for the heathen are dismayed at them.
10:3 For the customs of the people are vain:for one cutteth a tree out of the forrest, the work of the hands of the workman,with the ax.
10:4 They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.
10:5 They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good.
10:6 Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee, O Lord;thou art great,andthy name is great in might.

Does this refer to the Christmas tree?
where does the tradition of the Christmas tree come from anyway?? anyone know?

   


Wow,   I am happy to report mine is fake!   I would think Jesus was born about September. Over the years Christmass has become more and more a spiritual headache for me the more i learn the less i like  "todays Christmas".