Theres an article on christmas in this december 1981 number of the plain truth just out as i have it now and you may here this a little later, but write in for it and well send you this issue of the plain truth and also the booklet the plain truth about christmas and also this booklet never before understood. Do you know the origin of the christmas tree of santa claus, of the. The plain truth about christmas booklet by herbert w. Tardo we americans take santa claus, presents, holly, trees, carol singing and all the other pleasant christmas customs very much for granted.
Here are the origins of the christmas tree, santa claus, mistletoe, the holly wreath, and exchanging gifts. This festival, as important as it seems to so many, is not of christian, but of pagan babylonian origin. The truth about christmas genevan institute for reformed. The celebration of christmas is completely pagan and comes from a very long history of sun god worship that happens around the winter solstice. The wisemen and the star the facts about the magi and the star are not what most believe. The plain truth is, christmas is not messiahs birthday at all. In the scriptures, no one is recorded to have kept a feast or held a great banquet on his birthday. Christmas treeof santa clausof the mistletoeof the holly wreathof the custom of exchanging gifts. In this video, don blackwell examines the story of the birth of jesus, exposing the myths and explaining what the bible really says about christmas. Easter is not a christian name, but the title of the idolatrous queen of heaven. They were valiant in opposing the entry of christmas and its festivals among the believers. Jan 02, 20 priest role in the 25 days of mass, before the day of the mass of christ christmass. Some of us lament that the true meaning of christmas has been.
When you celebrate christmas, you are actually participating in an ancient sunworship ritual. We present here excerpts from an article written by herbert w. First, lets look at the historic origin of trading gifts back and forth, then see exactly what the bible does say about it. Did paul, the apostles, and the early church of the new testament celebrate christmas. Again, we are due for some surprises, when we learn the plain truth. To request literature, browse our library and add items to your basket. The real truth about christmas christmas program for children and teens stage setup. Armstrong july 31, 1892 january 16, 1986 founded the worldwide church of god in the late 1930s, as well as ambassador college in 1946, and was an early pioneer of radio and teleevangelism, originally taking to the airwaves in the 1930s from eugene, oregon. Dennisons booklet, the history of christmas and eris b. Did paul, the apostles, and the early church of the new testament celebrate. The plain truth about christmas the world tomorrow telecast. Do you know what the bible says about the christmas tree. How much do you know of the origin of the christmas treeof santa clausof the mistletoeof the holly wreathof the custom of exchanging gifts. If you discovered that christmas had nothing to do with jesus christs birth and actually predates that event by centuries, would you still celebrate the holiday.
Christmas was not among the earliest festivals of the church. Birth announcements the births of jesus and john are often confused by unbiblical traditions. I think to be of the truth means to love the truth 2 thessalonians 2. What god wants for christmas with book by family life.
The plain truth about christmas herbert w armstrong. Younger children can use the blank booklets for big writing and pictures. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Daily live update with pastor matthew barnett 47 the life church 363 watching live now. We all know that pagans, witches, seculars, and satanist all celebrate christmas. Based on faithsearchdiscovery, our flagship event, this 12page, pocketsized booklet is perfect for sharing the true meaning of christmas with everyone in your circle of influence this timeless and timely booklet explores evidence for the christian faith, focusing on the christmas story. Would you further be surprised to learn that the story of jesus birth, as commonly told, is very different from the inspired text. Print and fold our christmas minibooklets some to read with your children, and some for them to use for their own christmas stories. Many of our cherished traditions are buried deep in the pagan past.
And this festival, important as it seems to so many, is not of christian, but of pagan babylonian origin. Now all you do, write for this and ask for this booklet on christmas the plain truth also the booklet. Plain truth 1948 herbert armstrong searchable library. Here are the astonishing facts which may shock you. Messiah says that the father is actively seeking those who will worship him in spirit and in truthjohn 4. Where did we get christmasfrom the bible, or paganism. Do you know the origin of the christmas tree of santa claus, of the mistletoe, hollywreath custom of exchanging gifts. In the tradition of her widely popular kauffman amish. Pagan customs centering around the january calends gravitated to christmas. Now we know this will not be the most popular study we have ever done here at biblical truth but we feel it is imperative that the truth is known. This description of the modern christmas tree is plain.
Dec 18, 2015 it was preached by pastormissionary evangelist robert breaker, who shows the truth about christmas, its origin, why it was not celebrated by many christians until around the last 150 years, and. In this article, i will attempt to give you a comprehensive picture of the truth about christmas. Santa claus the roman father of the christmass or father christmas was the figure of thehigh church. One side of the stage area should have a christmas tree. Of course, the reason is that they are not from godthey are not part of the way he wants people to worship him. And in the same encyclopedia, under the heading natal day, we find that the early catholic father, origen, acknowledged this truth. Isnt it all right to go ahead and observe it anyway. As the class would sing c is for christmas, a child would hold up the letter c. Front and back cover has light rubs and scratches from handling and storage. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later. Fill in the missing letters to spell the christmas decorations. Most aspects of christmas are not referred to in the bible. Christmas is a religious season to express worship to a particular deity and unfortunately its origins come from babylonian sungod worship. Writers such as richard dawkins, christopher hitchens, michel onfray and bishop john shelby spong make their pronouncements with something approaching glee.
This timeless and timely booklet explores evidence for the christian faith, focusing on the christmas story. Armstrong explained how the catholic church came to adopt this custom. How much do you know of the origin of the christmas tree of santa claus. What is a christians responsibility at this time of the year.
The truth about christmas and easter new2torah torah. The call to bethlehem gods promise began to be fulfilled in the town of bethlehem. The truth about christmas does christmas really celebrate the birthday of jesus. Isnt the christmas spirit a good and splendid thing, regardless of how it got. Church of god, sabbath day springdale, arkansas september, 1997. The christmas tree, however, is mentioned in the bible. The christmas compromise christmas the pagan deception. We are shocked to learn the truth some, unfortunately, take offense at the plain truth. Description unwrapping the truth about christmas is the original faithsearch pocketguide. The truth about christmas watchtower online library.
I am reprinting it hoping it will be as helpful to you as it was to me. This mini booklet would make a fun addition to a christmas lapbook. Stapled paper back book, the plain truth about christmas,same as our picture shown here, aged tan 23 pages has some one name on inside cover. Theyve been doing so for many years, way before the birth of christ.
Consider the following admission from a large american newspaper the buffalo news, nov. A plain and simple christmas i so loved this book it was a great story about family and forgiveness and how god answers prayers great story. Did paul, the apostles, and the early church of the new testament celebrated christmas. Very few know why we do the things we do, or where our customs came from. Printed in the united states of america 1952, 1972, 1974 edition. Elf 2 lets make some room here for the real meaning of christmas.
At this season of the year there is a phenomenon that is playing a big part in your life and the lives of other people all over this world. In his booklet the plain truth about christmas, herbert w. The court concluded that christmaskeeping and manger scenes could remain because they are not really part of either christianity or religionbut prayer and bible reading, which are, must remain excluded from schools. Truth christmas listen and stream free music, albums. Other props can be carried on and off the stage as needed. The truth about christmas booklet in pdf truth on the web. Would you be surprised to learn that the bible does not even mention christmas. The truth about christmas where did we get christmas from the bible, or paganism. How intriguing it is to trace them to their origins. This booklet is designed to look at the true meaning of christmas. The world tomorrow television program with herbert. Elf 1 maybe we all need to remember what christmas is really about. This kidfriendly, interactive nativity tells the story of christs birth in a simple and fun way for kids of all ages. Do you know the origin of the christmas tree, of santa claus, of the mistletoe, hollywreath, custom of exchanging gifts.
Armstrong founded the worldwide church of god in the late 1930s, as well as ambassador college in 1946, and was an early pioneer of radio and teleevangelism, originally taking to the airwaves in the 1930s from eugene, oregon. It is only sinners like pharaoh and herod who make great rejoicings over the day in which they were born into this world emphasis ours. We ask you though, do you know what christmas means to yahweh. It was most recently called saturnalia rome and throughout time it was the celebration of mithra persian and adopted by. Then, h is for happy, and on and on, until each child holding up his portion had presented the complete message, christmas love. And this festival, important as it seems to so many, is not of christian, but of pagan babylonish origin. Based on faithsearchdiscovery, our flagship event, this 12page, pocketsized booklet is perfect for sharing the true meaning of christmas with everyone in your circle of influence.
Please click the above pdf icons to view or download the full booklet in pdf format. God at his appointed time fulfilled his promise to humanity to send a savior to save the world from its sins and wickedness. It is common at christmas to hear experts questioning the gospel accounts. The plain truth is, christmas is not christs birthday at all. This booklet contains four chapters only the first, the plain truth about christmas, was written by armstrong himself in 1952, including jesus birth the untold story and so youre not keeping christmas. Dec 29, 2019 sandra turner rated it it was amazing. Some of the material presented has been adapted from james l. Where did we get christmas from the bible, or paganism. We know what christmas means to christians as we once followed in the same belief as most. Every year around this time, americans engage in a cultural battle. Heres an explanation of the true origin and meaning of lent, easter eggs, and sunrise services. Does christmas really celebrate the birthday of jesus. Jul 02, 20 the plain truth about christmas by herbert w. The preachers and radio talk hosts are on the defensive big time and even going on the offensive against those who would condemn christmas or easter as having pagan roots.
Chrysostom said that christ wasactually born on that day. The booklets come out at just over 3 x 4 inches approximately 7 x 10 cm the perfect size to tuck into a pocket, stick. This holiday is not about finding out which bag you are going to get, or which earrings you didnt get, or what you can buy with all of your gift cards, no. Truth christmass profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. The plain truth about christmas church of the great god.
Armstrong july 31, 1892 january 16, 1986 founded the worldwide church of god in the late 1930s, as well as ambassador college in 1946, and was an early pioneer of radio and teleevangelism, originally taking to. Though the substitution of christmas for the pagan festival cannot be proved with certainty, it remains the most plausible explanation for the dating of christmas 1967, vol. The traditional christmas story isnt always told the way it really happened. Do you know the origin of the christmas tree of santa claus, of the mistletoe, hollywreath, custom of exchanging gifts. The birth of jesus gods angel brought an amazing message to simple shepherds. Armstrong 18921986 was the founder of the worldwide church of god, and the developer of most of their unique theology. If so, then perhaps you have asked these questions. In mid1955 i came across this booklet, the plain truth about christmas. The earliest reference to christmas being marked on dec. Armstrongs wellresearched tract on the pagan origins of christmas. Nearly all aspects of christmas observance have their roots in roman custom and religion.
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