WHAT'S NEW ABOUT CHRISTMAS??

Posted by Merv and Merla Watson

It is a huge task to convince Christians that Yeshua (Jesus) was not born on December 25th when we traditionally celebrate His birth. Some others even feel that information to be inconsequential.

Let's go back a bit. Since the Lord always does His big things at Biblical Feast times (Passover, Pentecost, Trumpets, Tabernacles) it should not surprise us that Yeshua was conceived during Hanukkah (Feast of Lights or often called Feast of Dedication) The angel Gavriel (Gabriel) appeared to Miriam (Mary) and announced to her that she would bear a son, and that His Name would be Yeshua. It is more than marvellous that at the darkest time of the year, the Light of the World would be conceived!! Mary burst forth with an exultant song in reply to the angel – many call it the “Magnificat” - and its text is reputed to be a quote from the Hanukkah liturgy of that time! Nine months later, Yeshua was born – not in a manger as traditionally taught – but in a “succha,” as it was during “Succhot” (the Feast of Tabernacles) when the Israelites used to remember their ancestors who were delivered out of Egypt, and who were instructed by Moses to construct temporary dwelling places out of wood and leaves, decorating the sides with fruit.

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