The Passover Mentioned In The Bible And The Christmas That Catholics and Protestants Celebrate

December 1, 2024

Is there a Passover mentioned in the Bible?

Yes — the Passover that God commanded ancient Israel to keep or observe

On which month in the Jewish calendar did the Israelites observe the Passover?

On the month of Abib or Nisan, which in our calendar is March or April

How did the Israelites celebrate the Passover back then?

During their celebration, they would eat only unleavened bread

Why did God command the Israelites to observe the Passover?

To remember how God saved them and how the plague that was sent to Egypt passed over their homes

On the other hand, what is the Christmas being celebrated by the people of the world every 25th of December?

The word Christmas is composed of “Christ” and “Mass” and in observing this feast, they hold a Mass in commemoration of Christ’s birth

Is the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ recorded in the Bible?

It is recorded — but its exact date cannot be found in the Bible. So, the Christmas of the Catholics and the Passover of the Jew are different not only in the date of celebration but also in the manner and purpose of observance

Based on historical records, did the first-century Christians celebrate the Christmas that Catholics celebrate today?

There is no mention of it in any of the oldest lists of the Church’s festivalsW

Was Christmas originally celebrated on December 25th?

Initially, the dates were different, but in the 4th century it was made December 25 by Pope Julius I

From where was December 25th as the date for Christmas taken?

From the feast of the sun-god of the pagansT

Thus, what is Christmas called according to Catholics themselves?

A pagan festival said to be “Christianized”

What other pagan customs are observed in celebrating Christmas?

Merrymaking, decorating homes with Christmas trees and Christmas light, caroling, among others

According to the Bible, what is the true meaning of the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ?

Peace to men, for the glory of God

Whom does the Bible identify as the ones who came to have peace because they were redeemed by Christ?

Those who were called in the one body

What is the body in which those called are found?

The Church that is the body of Christ or the Church of Christ