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Every year on December 25, millions of Christians across the world celebrate Christmas, marking what is traditionally believed to be the birth of Jesus Christ.
However, not all Christian denominations observe the holiday. Some churches openly reject Christmas celebrations, arguing that the date, customs, and traditions surrounding it are not supported by the Bible or early Christian practices.
Below is a list of 10 churches and religious movements that do not celebrate Christmas, along with the reasons behind their beliefs.
1. Jehovah’s Witnesses
Jehovah’s Witnesses are among the most widely known groups that reject Christmas. They believe that the Bible does not instruct Christians to celebrate Jesus’ birth and argue that Christmas traditions have pagan origins. As a result, members do not observe December 25 or participate in related festivities.
2. Seventh-Day Adventist Church
The Seventh-Day Adventist Church generally does not officially celebrate Christmas. While some members may acknowledge the season privately, the church maintains that December 25 is not biblically supported as the date of Christ’s birth and discourages attaching spiritual significance to the holiday.
3. Deeper Life Bible Church
Deeper Life Bible Church in Nigeria has consistently distanced itself from Christmas celebrations. The church teaches that Christmas is not commanded in scripture and has links to non-Christian traditions. As such, it does not organize Christmas services or festivities.
4. God’s Kingdom Society (GKS)
God’s Kingdom Society rejects December 25 as the birth date of Jesus. The church believes Christ was born in October and holds that Christmas originated from ancient pagan festivals. Instead of Christmas, GKS observes alternative dates they consider more historically accurate.
5. Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM)
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries does not place emphasis on Christmas celebrations. The church views the holiday as unbiblical and focuses instead on intense prayer programs and spiritual activities, particularly towards the end of the year.
6. Armstrongite Churches of God
Churches within the Armstrongite tradition reject Christmas because they believe it is not rooted in biblical instruction. These groups observe Old Testament holy days rather than traditional Christian holidays, including December 25.
7. Churches of Christ (Some Congregations)
Some Churches of Christ avoid formal Christmas celebrations. While individual members may observe the holiday culturally, many congregations do not hold special December 25 services, believing worship should not be tied to man-made religious calendars.
8. True Jesus Church
The True Jesus Church does not celebrate Christmas, maintaining that it has no biblical foundation. The church focuses on Christ’s teachings, death, and resurrection rather than commemorating his birth on a specific date.
9. Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo, a prominent Christian denomination, does not observe Christmas or other widely celebrated holidays. The church believes such celebrations were adopted from pagan traditions and instead emphasizes obedience to what it considers pure biblical worship.
10. Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
Traditional Quakers historically rejected Christmas celebrations, believing that every day is equally holy. Although modern practices vary, early Quakers avoided special religious holidays, including December 25.
A common belief among these churches is that the Bible does not command the celebration of Jesus’ birth. Many also argue that early Christians never observed Christmas and that the holiday’s origins are linked to pagan festivals rather than Christian doctrine. Others believe that focusing on specific dates detracts from daily devotion and faith.
As December 25 is observed around the world, these churches maintain their stance, reminding followers that honoring Christ, in their view, is a daily commitment rather than a once-a-year celebration.
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