Elaine and Ryan share the TRUTH about the Santa "game" and discuss other traditions surrounding this festive time of year. They also address some of the common objections to celebrating Christmas.
Show Notes
Personal
How we’ve been getting ready for Christmas
Our Christmas traditions
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News
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What are the origins of Christmas?
Who is St. Nicholas?
Origin of Christmas Trees
Origin of Santa Claus
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Life Issues
Should Christians celebrate Christmas?
Common Objections:
How do I keep my kids from getting distracted by all the stuff (presents, lights, etc.)?
How can I glorify God in my celebration of Christmas?
Church Lady Sketch from Saturday Night Live
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Doctrine
Is Christmas in the Bible? Is there anywhere in Scripture that condemns this sort of practice?
What about Jeremiah 10:3-4?
Is celebrating or not celebrating Christmas an essential issue?
Can we fellowship with anti-christmas Christians and over the top ugly Christmas sweater wearing Christians?
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Grab Bag
Horus Ruins Christmas from The Lutheran Satire
How we’ve been getting ready for Christmas
Our Christmas traditions
COMMERCIAL: Heart of Christ Ministries
News
Atheists spreading holiday "cheer" through billboard ads
What are the origins of Christmas?
Who is St. Nicholas?
Origin of Christmas Trees
Origin of Santa Claus
COMMERCIAL: Christian Collegian Network
Life Issues
Should Christians celebrate Christmas?
Common Objections:
- Christmas has pagan roots
- Nowhere are we commanded to celebrate Christmas
- Christmas no longer focuses on Christ
- Is playing Santa with my kids wrong?
How do I keep my kids from getting distracted by all the stuff (presents, lights, etc.)?
How can I glorify God in my celebration of Christmas?
Church Lady Sketch from Saturday Night Live
COMMERCIAL: Ark Encounter
Doctrine
Is Christmas in the Bible? Is there anywhere in Scripture that condemns this sort of practice?
What about Jeremiah 10:3-4?
Is celebrating or not celebrating Christmas an essential issue?
Can we fellowship with anti-christmas Christians and over the top ugly Christmas sweater wearing Christians?
COMMERCIAL: VidAngel (Affiliate Link)
Grab Bag
Horus Ruins Christmas from The Lutheran Satire