Beth Sar Shalom Messianic Congregation

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Why We Don’t Celebrate Christmas

December 7, 2014 | Issues | by admin

“We have a question for Beth Sar Shalom. Do you celebrate Christmas?” This question is posed to us at BSS somewhat regularly, as to be expected.The following is an explanation of our position on Christmas in the life of a Messianic believer. Christmas is, without question, a very sensitive subject for many Believers—and I would emphasize understanding […]

Halloween – History and Appropriation

October 26, 2014 | Issues | by admin

Halloween or Hallowe’en (a contraction of “All Hallows’ Evening”), also known as All Hallows’ Eve, is a yearly celebration observed in a number of countries on October 31, the eve of the Western Catholic feast of All Hallows (or All Saints) and the day initiating the triduum of Hallowmas. (See also Michaelmas and Christmas). According […]