Origins of Christmas
What is the Christmas light's original purpose?
The lights are supposed to combat evil spirits
What is Halloween based on?
It is based on false beliefs about the dead and invisible spirits, or demons
What doe the name Easter mean?
It is of uncertain origin
Recite 2 Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness
What are two reasons that we don't celebrate Jeuses birthday?
1. The early Christians did not celebrate birthdays because they considered the celebration of anyone’s birth to be a pagan custom. 2. December 25: There is no proof that Jesus was born on that date. Church leaders likely chose this date to coincide with pagan festivals held on or around the winter solstice.
What is Samhain?
It was the ancient pagan festival celebrated by Celtic people over 2,000 years ago
What do Hares and Rabbits stand for in Easter?
Symbols of Fertility
Recite Matthew 7:7
“Keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you;
What is the original purpose of the Christmas tree?
It was for tree worship which was common among the pagan Europeans
How did the Celts start the Halloween costumes, candy, and trick or treat custom of Halloween
The Celts wore ghoulish costumes so that wandering spirits would mistake them for one of their own and leave them alone.
What was the original purpose of decorating an Easter egg?
Because some pagan cultures believed that it could magically bring happiness
Recite Romans 15:4
For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope.
What was the original purpose of the Evergreen Holly?
The Evergreen Holly was worshiped by The Druids it was worshiped as a promise as the suns return
How did the ghosts, vampires, werewolves, witches, and zombies all start out?
These came from the evil spirt world
Who was the God Eastre?
The Scandinavian goddess of Spring
Recite Romans 12:12
Rejoice in the hope. Endure under tribulation. Persevere in prayer.
Why is celebrating Christmas dangerous for us today?
Because it can cause our relationship with Jehovah to slip through our fingers
Where did the Halloween pumpkins, or jack-o’-lanterns start?
In medieval Britain
What are the three reasons we do not celebrate Easter?
1. The Easter holiday celebration is not based on the Bible 2. Jesus commanded that we commemorate his death, not His resurrection 3. We believe that the origins of Easter customs, which come from ancient fertility rites, make Easter unacceptable to God
Recite Proverbs 17:22
A joyful heart is good medicine, But a crushed spirit saps one’s strength.