Greetings!
There is no specific passage in the Bible that shows early Christians celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. The fact that Christmas is widely observed today does not necessarily mean it is biblically authorized. Popular opinion does not define spiritual truth; what truly matters is whether a practice is grounded in Scripture.
The Bible recognizes Mary and Joseph as the earthly parents of Jesus, yet there is no account suggesting they celebrated His birth. Instead, Scripture highlights their faithfulness in observing established religious feasts, especially the Passover. This indicates that their devotion was centered on practices clearly commanded under the law.
In Luke 2:41, we are told that Jesus’ parents traveled to Jerusalem every year for the Passover feast. Verse 42 further explains that they continued this tradition when Jesus was twelve years old. Then in verse 43, after the feast had ended, they began their journey home, while Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem without their knowledge. These passages emphasize their commitment to keeping ordained feasts rather than creating new celebrations.
Moreover, Ecclesiastes 7:1 presents a meaningful reflection, stating that a good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death is better than the day of birth. This suggests that, spiritually, a person’s legacy and the end of their life may hold greater importance than the beginning.
In conclusion, although Christmas is commonly celebrated around the world today, the Bible does not provide evidence that the early followers of Christ observed His birth in this manner. Instead, it draws attention to other significant spiritual practices.
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