• Deuteronomy 12:29-32
    "When the LORD your God cuts off from before you the nations which you go to dispossess, and you displace them and dwell in their land, take heed to yourself that you are not ensnared to follow them, after they are destroyed from before you, and that you do not inquire after their gods, saying, "How did these nations serve their gods? I also will do likewise." You shall not worship the LORD your God in that way; for every abomination to the LORD which He hates they have done to their gods; for they burn even their sons and daughters in the fire to their gods. "Whatever I command you, be careful to observe it; you shall not add to it nor take away from it.

     
  • Jeremiah 10:2-5
    Thus says the LORD:
    “ Do not learn the way of the Gentiles;
    Do not be dismayed at the signs of heaven,
    For the Gentiles are dismayed at them.
    For the customs of the peoples are futile;
    For one cuts a tree from the forest,
    The work of the hands of the workman, with the ax.
    They decorate it with silver and gold;
    They fasten it with nails and hammers
    So that it will not topple.
    They are upright, like a palm tree,
    And they cannot speak;
    They must be carried,
    Because they cannot go by themselves.
    Do not be afraid of them,
    For they cannot do evil,
    Nor can they do any good.”

     
  • 1 John 2:15
    Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
     
  • John 4:23-24
    But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."
     
  • Revelation 18:4-5
    And I heard another voice from heaven saying, "Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues. For her sins have reached to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.
     
  • Romans 12:2
    And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
     
  • Leviticus 18:3-4
    According to the doings of the land of Egypt, where you dwelt, you shall not do; and according to the doings of the land of Canaan, where I am bringing you, you shall not do; nor shall you walk in their ordinances. You shall observe My judgments and keep My ordinances, to walk in them: I am the LORD your God.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Pagan Holidays


Resources

Pagan Holidays

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

The Babylonian system, as described in Revelation 17, has attempted to change God's Sabbath and holy days by syncretizing them into corrupt worship and establishing their own counterfeit holidays. This world's pagan holidays are not sanctioned by God, and it is wrong to participate in their celebrations. Most of these holidays …


Is New Year's Eve a Pagan Holiday?

'Ready Answer' by Mike Ford

Pagan holidays, such as New Year's Eve, have origins that true Christians should consider. The celebration of New Year's is described as pagan to the core by some, suggesting that true Christians should not participate in these festivities. The New Year, beginning in early spring, is mentioned by God only as a time marker and …


Satan's Pagan Holy Days

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Kim Myers

Pagan Holidays Pagan holidays are celebrations rooted in ancient traditions that often involve customs and rituals not aligned with Christian beliefs. These holidays include New Year's, Christmas, Easter, Halloween, St. Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, and birthdays. New Year's Celebration New Year's is one of the oldest and …


Spirit and Truth

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

The pagan origins of Christmas are easily researched and well-documented. December 25th has been a focal point of sun-worship for many millennia, long predating Christianity. The question arises, what business do we as Christians have in trying to Christianize something that has been blatantly anti-God from the very beginning? …


Celebrating a Lie

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The celebration of Christmas on December 25 incorporates numerous elements that trace back to pre-Christian, heathen, and pagan traditions and practices. Items such as Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, mistletoe, Christmas trees, Yule logs, twinkling lights, and stockings on the mantle are rooted in these ancient customs rather …


Cogitations on Christmas

Article by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Christmas is steeped in contradictions, many of which stem from its pagan origins. The celebration, often dated to December 25, aligns with the Roman winter solstice festival, Saturnalia, and was merged with a commemoration of Jesus Christ's birth in the early fourth century to ease new converts into Christianity. This blending …


'Tis the Season: Help for Our Young People

Article by Staff

Members of God's church do not celebrate Christmas or New Year's Day due to the absence of a biblical command to do so and the divine instruction to avoid pagan practices, which these holidays embody in abundance. Society seems to emphasize these holidays more than ever, possibly as satan works harder to distract God's people. …


When Was Jesus Born?

Article by John O. Reid

We are approaching the time of year when the world celebrates the supposed birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas, founded on the premise that Jesus was born on December 25, is based upon falsehood, as a person striving to follow the Bible will see. The true date of His birth destroys the entire foundation of the Christmas holiday. …



For more resources, please see the library topic for Pagan Holidays