Holidays: a Quick Breakdown (Part 2)
See Part 1 of this series here.
I believe it’s important to acknowledge the context and history of things as we study them out, regardless of whether we agree with or like the ideologies of the time or not, or whether things today mean the same as they once did. As I mentioned in my first post, the main issue many people have with many holidays celebrated today is their roots in pagan idolatry, mythologies, folklore, and witchcraft. We are told in the Bible how we’re not supposed to worship our God, YHVH, in the ways of “the nations,” “the Canaanites,” or “the pagans.”
Holidays: a Quick Breakdown (Part 1)
If you’ve seen my Instagram stories over the last year, you’ll likely have noticed I have strong opinions about some holidays. But why? What’s the big deal of having a fun and memorable day with family and friends? What I’d like to do is simply present the facts of history and allow you and your family to decide for yourselves. I’ll also add what my family currently does with each at the end, in case you’re interested to know. But before I do, I want to tell you a little of my background in holidays.