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- The word holiday is only found in the book of Esther, but the concept of a day set aside to celebrate or remember is found throughout the Bible. The first time we read about God setting aside time as special is in regard to the Sabbath, in Genesis 2:1-3. In Leviticus 23, God set aside feast days for His people.
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Oct 12, 2024 · Celebrating holidays allows us to remember and reflect on God’s faithfulness and goodness throughout history. It also provides an opportunity for us to strengthen our relationships with family and friends, as we come together to rejoice in the blessings and provisions of the Lord. Deuteronomy 16:15.
Oct 12, 2024 · While the Bible doesn’t directly address modern holidays, it speaks to the importance of rest, celebration, and honoring God in all that we do. Whether it’s a feast or a time of remembrance, God desires that we celebrate in ways that bring glory to Him.
- Sabbath – Shabbat
- Feast of Trumpets – Rosh Hashanah
- Day of Atonement – Yom Kippur
- Feast of Tabernacles – Succoth
- Passover – Pesach
- Unleavened Bread – Chag Hamatzot
- Feast of First Fruits
- Pentecost – Shavuot – Feast of Weeks
- Purim
- Feast of Dedication – Hanukkah – Feast of Lights
When:weekly, the seventh day of the week How:no work, rest day, to remember Why:keep it holy and provide rest for God’s people, to gather Reference: Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 20:11
When:Tishrei 1 (Fall) How:gathering, rest, and memorial blowing of trumpets, during the Tabernacle and Temple times -offerings at the Temple Why:by tradition, this marks the beginning of the ten days of repentance leading up to the Day of Atonement. Reference: Leviticus 23:22-25
When:Tishrei 10 (Fall) How:gather, rest, fasting (afflicting your soul) Why:during the time of the Tabernacle and Temple, the High Priest entered the Holy of Holies to make atonement before the Lord. Jesus made atonement for us, once for all, in the heavenly Temple. Reference: Leviticus 23:26-32, Hebrews 9:11-15
When:Tishrei 15-22 (Fall) How:gather branches from various types of trees and rejoice before the Lord, gather as a congregation and rest. This holiday is celebrated by building temporary booths (tents) and living in them for seven days. Why:to remember how the children of Israel lived in booths after they left Egypt. Reference: Leviticus 23:33-44
When:Nissan 14 in the evening (Spring ) How:during the time of the Tabernacle and Temple, the children of Israel sacrificed a lamb and then shared a special meal with their family. Why: to remember how God delivered the children of Israel out of Egypt through Moses. As believers we also remember how the death of Jesus delivered us from sin. Referen...
When:Nissan 15-21 (Spring) How:eat no bread with leavening (yeast), rest on the first and seventh day Why:to remember how the children of Israel left Egypt so quickly that they did not have time to let their bread rise and had to make unleavened bread for food. Reference: Leviticus 23:6-8
When:First day, after Passover (Spring) How:after the children of Israel entered the Promised Land, each year they brought the first fruits of the spring harvest (like barley) to the Lord and offered them along with other offerings at the Temple. Why:to help the children of Israel remember to give thanks to God for the first fruits of the harvest a...
When:50 days after the Feast of First Fruits (Summer) How:like the celebration of the First Fruits, the children of Israel brought the first fruits of the summer harvest (like wheat) to the Lord and offered them along with other offerings at the Temple. When harvesting the rest of their crops, they were instructed to leave the corners of the field ...
When:Adar 14 and 15 (Early Spring) How:feasting, joy, and sending gifts to one another Why: remember how God delivered His people in Ancient Persia through Esther, the Jewish Queen Reference: Esther 1-10
When:Kislev 25 – Tevet 2 (Winter) How:lighting candles for eight days, adding one candle each day until all eight are lit Why: to remember the rededication of the Temple by the Maccabees, after it was defiled. God performed a miracle; one day of holy oil for the lamp stand lasted eight days, allowing time for more oil to be purified. Reference: Han...
Apr 29, 2024 · Answer. The Bible nowhere instructs Christians to celebrate holidays. Days such as Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Independence Day, birthdays, anniversaries, etc., are not mentioned in Scripture. The Bible does not even mandate Christmas or Easter observances.
Jan 14, 2024 · The Bible encourages believers to celebrate and partake in holidays in a God-honoring way. Colossians 3:17 (NIV) instructs, “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Understanding the biblical perspective on holidays, specific holidays mentioned in the Bible, and the principles for celebrating holidays according to the Bible can help Christians approach holidays with discernment, meaning, and a desire to honor God.
Whoever eats meat does so to the Lord, for they give thanks to God; and whoever abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God." The Bible speaks to the heart of holiday observance. In Romans 14:5-6, it acknowledges that people have different beliefs about celebrating special days.
