Certain denominations have chosen to simply change the name and some of the meanings of pagan holidays as they found it easier to absorb these people into their religious systems that way- although contrary to the Word of God Over the years this became tradition and now it is generally accepted everywhere.
While most of these celebrations for the general public still have little to do with Christ I am grateful if even a few folks turn their attention to the Lord on these days. Besides these are the only two occasions so folks go to any church at all.
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Anything that dims my vision for Christ, or takes away my taste for Bible study, or cramps me in my prayer life, or makes Christian work difficult, is wrong for me; and I must, as a Christian turn away from it. – J. Wilbur Chapman
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