Christmas: Fact, Fiction, Faith
A Christian guide to celebrating Christmas with clarity and confidence.
A clear, biblical, myth-busting Christmas series for Christians who want truth without fear, clarity without conspiracy, and joy without confusion.Christmas is one of the most beloved seasons in the Christian world—a time of joy, worship, and remembering that God sent His Son into the world for our salvation. Yet, just like Easter, Christmas is surrounded by a lot of noise and confusion.
Some Christians worry that Christmas is “pagan.” Others wonder if it’s wrong to celebrate a “man-made” holiday that isn’t commanded in Scripture. Many aren’t sure what to do with Christmas trees, historical myths, internet documentaries, or Santa-style arguments against the holiday.
Christmas: Fact, Fiction, Faith exists to help you cut through the confusion. This series walks through the most common questions Christians ask about Christmas—its origins, its traditions, and how to celebrate it in a way that keeps the spotlight on Jesus. Each article is simple, clear, and grounded in Scripture and credible history—not conspiracies or clickbait.
Use this page as your hub for the whole series. Start at the beginning, jump to the topic you’re most curious about, or share it with someone who has questions about Christmas and the Christian faith.
Start with Post 1: Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? – Why Some Say No
This post lays the foundation for the whole series by explaining why some believers reject Christmas and how we can respond with biblical clarity, grace, and confidence in the incarnation of Christ.
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If you only read one post from this series, make it this one. It frames the key questions and sets the tone for all the myth-busting and discipleship that follows.
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New to these questions? Begin with Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? – Why Some Say No . This post walks through the main concerns some believers have about Christmas and how to respond with grace and truth.
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Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? – Why Some Say No
Why some Christians say “no” to Christmas, and how to think biblically and charitably about their concerns without dismissing them—or abandoning the celebration of Christ’s birth.
Read this postIs It Wrong To Celebrate Christmas Because It’s A Man-Made Holiday?
If Christmas isn’t commanded in the New Testament, is it still okay to observe it? A look at Scripture, conscience, and Christian freedom.
Read this postIs It Wrong To Celebrate Christmas Because It Has “Pagan Roots?”
A calm, evidence-based response to the claim that Christmas is off-limits for Christians because of alleged pagan connections.
Read this postHow To Celebrate Christmas In A God-Honoring Way
Practical ways to keep Christ at the center of your Christmas celebrations—in your heart, your home, and your church.
Read this postThe Truth About The Christmas Tree: Debunking The Babylonian Myth
Does the Christmas tree come from ancient Babylonian pagan worship? We examine the claims and the history behind this popular myth.
Read this postDoes Jeremiah 10 Say That It Is A Sin To Have A Christmas Tree?
A careful look at Jeremiah 10 in its original context and why it’s not a condemnation of Christmas trees.
Read this postDid Christmas Come From Saturnalia?
Exploring the relationship between Christmas and the Roman festival of Saturnalia—and why they aren’t the same thing.
Read this postWhy Sol Invictus Did Not Come Before Christmas
A historical look at Sol Invictus and December 25—and why the “Christianity copied pagan sun worship” claim does not hold up.
Read this postTop 7 Pagan-Christmas Myths
A quick-hitting overview of the most common “Christmas is pagan” claims you’ll hear—and why they’re not accurate.
Read this postTop 7 Hebrew Roots Myths About Christmas
Answering common Hebrew Roots objections to Christmas with Scripture, history, and a gospel-centered perspective.
Read this postFact Checking TruthUnedited On Christmas
A point-by-point review of TruthUnedited’s Christmas claims, comparing them with Scripture and historical evidence.
Read this postChristmas Family Devotions
These short family devotions are designed to help parents and kids slow down, open the Bible together, and keep Jesus at the center of the Christmas season.
Christmas Family Devotion: God’s Everlasting Love And The Christmas Tree
Use the Christmas tree as a visual reminder of God’s faithful, never-ending love for His people.
Read this devotionChristmas Family Devotion: Jesus, The Light Of The World
Help your family see how Christmas lights can point to Jesus, the true Light who shines in the darkness.
Read this devotionChristmas Family Devotion: Our Good Shepherd And His Love For Everyone
A Christmas devotion that connects Jesus’ birth with His heart as the Good Shepherd who came to seek and save.
Read this devotionChristmas Family Devotion: Jesus, The Best Gift Ever
Use Christmas gifts as a doorway to talk about the greatest gift God has given us in His Son.
Read this devotionChristmas Family Devotion: Our Forever Home
Point your family from the manger to the promise of our forever home with Jesus in the new creation.
Read this devotionSanta, Myths, And Keeping Christ At The Center
Santa is one of the most debated parts of Christmas for Christian families. These posts explore his history, common myths, and how to navigate Santa conversations while keeping Jesus at the center.
What To Do With Santa? A Parents Guide For Keeping Christ At The Center Of Christmas
A practical, grace-filled guide to helping Christian parents decide what to do with Santa in their own homes.
Read this postIs Santa Pagan?
Looking at claims that Santa is rooted in paganism and comparing them to the actual historical development of St. Nicholas and Santa Claus.
Read this postWhere Did Santa Come From?
Tracing the story from St. Nicholas to modern Santa, and how cultural traditions grew up around a historic Christian figure.
Read this post25 Myths About Santa Debunked
A rapid-fire look at twenty-five popular Santa-related myths and why they don’t hold up to Scripture or history.
Read this postIs Santa Satan?
Examining the claim that “Santa” is just “Satan” in disguise, and why this idea doesn’t match Scripture, history, or logic.
Read this postSanta = Satan? A Look At Jim Staley’s Claim
A careful review of Jim Staley’s “Santa = Satan” argument, testing his claims against Scripture, history, and sound reasoning.
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