The debate about whether or not Christians should celebrate Christmas has been raging for centuries. There are equally sincere and committed Christians on both sides of the issue, each with multiple reasons why or why not Christmas should be celebrated in Christian homes. But what does the Bible say?
Scriptures referenced include John 1:4-9; Jeremiah 10:1-16; Isaiah 44:9-18; Romans 14:23; Matthew 5:17; Matthew 1:23; 2 Corinthians 1:20; Philippians 2:6–8; 2 Corinthians 9:15; John 1:4; Isaiah 9:2; Luke 1–2; and John 4:14.
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