Where in the Bible does God tell us not to celebrate Jesus’ birthday, but His death, resurrection, and return? Are we really not to celebrate Christmas as Jesus’ birth?<\/p>\n\t
“Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar<\/em>” (Proverbs 30:6).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Question: Where in the Bible does God tell us not to celebrate Jesus’ birthday, but His death, resurrection, and return? Are we really not to celebrate Christmas as Jesus’ birth? 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