I have done research on the origins of the traditions associated with Christmas. And like Labrador said "I believe it falls under the New Testament words of Paul 'if one celebrates it, let him celebrate it to the Lord. If one doesn't celebrate it, let him not celebrate it unto the Lord'."

Because I know about the worship of "the sun god" and the winter solstice I can't in good conscience go to a yule log celebration at the local nature perserve anymore. (I never before realized it was ruse of the enemy to trick us into "worshiping" a pagan god. It seemed so "festive" and was just a part of the "holiday" celebrations) Now I know better.

This year I have chosen to not allow any "pagan" ritual or symbol in my home. MY CHOICE.

Celebrating the birth of our savior "Emmanual" (God with us) began the night Jesus was born, when the angels sang joyfully as they announced Jesus' birth to the shepherds.

In 2 Kings 23, King Josiah, destroyed the "pagan" worship places. He wanted to honor God and the people had been worshiping baal and "the sun god" among other false idols.

I want Christ and Christ alone! For me this year, I will be very selective as to how I celebrate!

IMHO