Breakpoint Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday?
Dec 23, 2025
The podcast explores the roots of Christmas and its connection to pagan traditions. It emphasizes the biblical accounts of Jesus' birth and the significance of Christ-centered celebrations. Historical insights reveal why December 25 was likely chosen based on earlier calculations. The discussion also suggests that many customs, like Christmas trees and mistletoe, can be redeemed and repurposed within a Christian context. Ultimately, it encourages listeners to celebrate while keeping the focus on Christ.
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Christmas Is Scripturally Rooted
- The Christmas story in Matthew and Luke roots the holiday in Scripture and earliest Christian practice.
- John Stonestreet emphasizes that the reason for the season was about Christ from the first-century accounts onward.
Date Likely From Christian Calculation
- December 25th likely came from early Christian calculations, not pagan festivals.
- Stonestreet cites historians and the Biblical Archaeology Society that challenge the pagan-origin theory.
Celebrate With Gospel Practices
- Focus on gospel practices: read the Nativity, sing carols, and give to others to honor Christ.
- Stonestreet urges that these acts mirror what the earliest Christians would have done.