Bible Insights Weekly

Articles tagged with: Holidays

UCGia Bible Insights March 2 2023

What are the real origins of Easter?

Millions assume that Easter, one of the world's major religious holidays, is found in the Bible.

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UCGia Bible Insights December 22 2022

Does God allow us to choose our own religious holidays?

Many think that under the New Covenant, Christians have freedom to worship God however they want, including determining their own rituals and special festivals.

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UCGia Bible Insights December 9 2021

Christmas before Christ

It's commonly assumed Christmas is observed because it's Christ's birthday, but Christmas celebrations predated Christianity by about 2,000 years.

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UCGia Bible Insights March 18 2021

Easter celebrations - how did they develop?

Discovering the history and origins of the Easter celebrations comes as a surprise to many.

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UCGia Bible Insights February 9 2023

Where did Valentine’s Day come from?

Where did the curious customs relating to Valentine's Day come from and should Christians participate in it's observance?

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UCG IA Bible Insights October 27 2022

Can Halloween be Christianised?

Halloween is a holiday that mixes generic religious beliefs with ancient folk customs, which is a matter of concern for many Christians.

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UCGia Bible Insights August 12 2021

Paganism in Christianity!

Many aspects of traditional Christianity, including holidays and doctrines, have their origins in ancient pagan religious practices instead of the Bible.

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UCGia Bible Insights December 24 2020

Does God allow us to choose our own religious holidays?

Many think that under the New Covenant, Christians have freedom to worship God however they want, including determining their own rituals and special festivals.

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UCGia Bible Insights January 26 2023

What is Australia Day to you?

Australia Day is a time to relax, spend time with family, and also to reflect on the blessing we enjoy. Is there a reason we are so blessed and does the Bible reveal that reason?

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UCGia Bible Insights February 10 2022

St. Valentine, cupid and Jesus Christ

On February 14 each year millions of people exchange tokens and messages of love and affection on Valentine's Day. But where and how did these customs begin?

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