This kidfriendly, interactive nativity tells the story of christs birth in a simple and fun way for kids of all ages. 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. Messiah says that the father is actively seeking those who will worship him in spirit and in truthjohn 4. 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. The truth about christmas watchtower online library. Elf 1 maybe we all need to remember what christmas is really about. Description unwrapping the truth about christmas is the original faithsearch pocketguide. I am reprinting it hoping it will be as helpful to you as it was to me.
Christmas is a religious season to express worship to a particular deity and unfortunately its origins come from babylonian sungod worship. Dec 29, 2019 sandra turner rated it it was amazing. Again, we are due for some surprises, when we learn the plain truth. Younger children can use the blank booklets for big writing and pictures. Easter is not a christian name, but the title of the idolatrous queen of heaven. Jan 02, 20 priest role in the 25 days of mass, before the day of the mass of christ christmass. We know what christmas means to christians as we once followed in the same belief as most. The truth about christmas and easter new2torah torah.
How much do you know of the origin of the christmas treeof santa clausof the mistletoeof the holly wreathof the custom of exchanging gifts. 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. We all know that pagans, witches, seculars, and satanist all celebrate christmas. In his booklet the plain truth about christmas, herbert w. Did paul, the apostles, and the early church of the new testament celebrate. The plain truth about christmas the world tomorrow telecast. How intriguing it is to trace them to their origins. 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. The plain truth about christmas booklet by herbert w. This booklet is designed to look at the true meaning of christmas. This booklet contains four chapters only the first, the plain truth about christmas, was written by armstrong himself in 1952, including jesus birththe untold story and so youre not keeping christmas. Did paul, the apostles, and the early church of the new testament celebrated christmas. Some of us lament that the true meaning of christmas has been.
The plain truth is, christmas is not christs birthday at all. How much do you know of the origin of the christmas tree of santa claus. Church of god, sabbath day springdale, arkansas september, 1997. 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.
Do you know what the bible says about the christmas tree. If so, then perhaps you have asked these questions. The world tomorrow television program with herbert. In mid1955 i came across this booklet, the plain truth about christmas. Most aspects of christmas are not referred to in the bible. Here are the astonishing facts which may shock you. Nearly all aspects of christmas observance have their roots in roman custom and religion. 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. 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. The plain truth about christmas herbert w armstrong. They were valiant in opposing the entry of christmas and its festivals among the believers.
The traditional christmas story isnt always told the way it really happened. Some of the material presented has been adapted from james l. This description of the modern christmas tree is plain. Of course, the reason is that they are not from godthey are not part of the way he wants people to worship him. 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. One side of the stage area should have a christmas tree. Heres an explanation of the true origin and meaning of lent, easter eggs, and sunrise services.
We ask you though, do you know what christmas means to yahweh. 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. Does christmas really celebrate the birthday of jesus. The wisemen and the star the facts about the magi and the star are not what most believe. Armstrong 18921986 was the founder of the worldwide church of god, and the developer of most of their unique theology.
The truth about christmas booklet in pdf truth on the web. Unwrapping the truth about christmas is the original faithsearch pocketguide. Fill in the missing letters to spell the christmas decorations. Dec 18, 2011 wow, there is so much ruckus in the evangelical community right now about christmas and easter. 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. Did paul, the apostles, and the early church of the new testament celebrate christmas. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later. Writers such as richard dawkins, christopher hitchens, michel onfray and bishop john shelby spong make their pronouncements with something approaching glee. In the tradition of her widely popular kauffman amish. Santa claus the roman father of the christmass or father christmas was the figure of thehigh church.
And in the same encyclopedia, under the heading natal day, we find that the early catholic father, origen, acknowledged this truth. Would you be surprised to learn that the bible does not even mention christmas. It is common at christmas to hear experts questioning the gospel accounts. Then, h is for happy, and on and on, until each child holding up his portion had presented the complete message, christmas love. 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. Theyve been doing so for many years, way before the birth of christ. From the bibliotheca sacra, vol 12, pages 153 155, we quote.
The truth about christmas genevan institute for reformed. The christmas compromise christmas the pagan deception. Elf 2 lets make some room here for the real meaning of christmas. 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. First, lets look at the historic origin of trading gifts back and forth, then see exactly what the bible does say about it. Very few know why we do the things we do, or where our customs came from. Tardo we americans take santa claus, presents, holly, trees, carol singing and all the other pleasant christmas customs very much for granted. Every year around this time, americans engage in a cultural battle. Do you know the origin of the christmas tree, of santa claus, of the mistletoe, hollywreath, custom of exchanging gifts. Please click the above pdf icons to view or download the full booklet in pdf format. Where did we get christmasfrom the bible, or paganism. Other props can be carried on and off the stage as needed. Now all you do, write for this and ask for this booklet on christmas the plain truth also the booklet. The call to bethlehem gods promise began to be fulfilled in the town of bethlehem.
The plain truth is, christmas is not messiahs birthday at all. Isnt it all right to go ahead and observe it anyway. I think to be of the truth means to love the truth 2 thessalonians 2. The birth of jesus gods angel brought an amazing message to simple shepherds. To request literature, browse our library and add items to your basket. What is a christians responsibility at this time of the year. Plain truth 1948 herbert armstrong searchable library. Armstrongs wellresearched tract on the pagan origins of christmas. 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. The truth about christmas where did we get christmas from the bible, or paganism. 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. Theroman church takes the credit for the invention of christmas. Birth announcements the births of jesus and john are often confused by unbiblical traditions.
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 mistletoe, hollywreath custom of exchanging gifts. The christmas tree, however, is mentioned in the bible. God at his appointed time fulfilled his promise to humanity to send a savior to save the world from its sins and wickedness. Here are the origins of the christmas tree, santa claus, mistletoe, the holly wreath, and exchanging gifts. Truth christmas listen and stream free music, albums. The celebration of christmas is completely pagan and comes from a very long history of sun god worship that happens around the winter solstice.
When you celebrate christmas, you are actually participating in an ancient sunworship ritual. 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. And this festival, important as it seems to so many, is not of christian, but of pagan babylonian origin. 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. Christmas was not among the earliest festivals of the church. It was most recently called saturnalia rome and throughout time it was the celebration of mithra persian and adopted by. And this festival, important as it seems to so many, is not of christian, but of pagan babylonish origin. It is a free educational service in the public interest, published by the worldwide church of god.
Consider the following admission from a large american newspaper the buffalo news, nov. Would you further be surprised to learn that the story of jesus birth, as commonly told, is very different from the inspired text. This timeless and timely booklet explores evidence for the christian faith, focusing on the christmas story. In this article, i will attempt to give you a comprehensive picture of the truth about christmas.
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. 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. Armstrong explained how the catholic church came to adopt this custom. As the class would sing c is for christmas, a child would hold up the letter c. Daily live update with pastor matthew barnett 47 the life church 363 watching live now. 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. The real truth about christmas christmas program for children and teens stage setup. 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. This festival, as important as it seems to so many, is not of christian, but of pagan babylonian origin. We are shocked to learn the truth some, unfortunately, take offense at the plain truth. Truth christmass profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Chrysostom said that christ wasactually born on that day. Jul 02, 20 the plain truth about christmas by herbert w. This mini booklet would make a fun addition to a christmas lapbook. The earliest reference to christmas being marked on dec.
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. Pagan customs centering around the january calends gravitated to christmas. Where did we get christmas from the bible, or paganism. Front and back cover has light rubs and scratches from handling and storage. God at his appointed time fulfilled his promise to humanity to send a. What god wants for christmas with book by family life. Printed in the united states of america 1952, 1972, 1974 edition. Do you know the origin of the christmas tree of santa claus, of the mistletoe, hollywreath, custom of exchanging gifts. Dennisons booklet, the history of christmas and eris b. We present here excerpts from an article written by herbert w. The plain truth about christmas church of the great god.