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Specifically, adorning trees with silver and gold?</p> <p>Is the portrayal of a person known as Santa Claus idolatrous by Biblical-definitions?</p> <p>Does the name and worship-timing of Easter dishonor God? Was "Easter" a Pagan goddess?</p> <p>Should we find a different name for the holiday that celebrates Jesus's resurrection?</p> <p>The answer to all these questions is yes.</p> <p>The Christmas Celebration in December: Right or Wrong? (<a href="/images/stories/Lessons/Christmas_Celebration.pdf">PDF</a>) or (<a href="/recommendedreading/240-christmas-celebrations-right-or-wrong.html">HTML</a>, under construction)<br />The Christmas Tree (<a href="/images/stories/Lessons/Christmas Trees.pdf">PDF</a>) or (<a href="/recommendedreading/76-christmas-trees.html">HMTL</a>)<br />Santa Claus (<a href="/images/stories/Lessons/santa.pdf">PDF</a>)<br />Easter (<a href="/images/stories/Lessons/Easter.pdf">PDF</a>) or (<a href="/recommendedreading/75-easter-error.html">HTML</a>)</p> <p> </p> <hr /> <p><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">Other Study Sources</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Jim Staley, Passion for Truth Ministries - You Tube "Get Rid of <a href="mailto:Easter@!">Easter</a>! Pagan Origins of Easter and Christmas" <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnepcFOZY0M">Part 2 of 8 </a>(14 minutes) At 10:20, he explains the Catholic Eucharist was to reflect the Sun-God. </p> <p>Staley, "Get Rid of Easter!" <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kZtsskWP7Y">Part 3 of 8</a>. </p> <p>Staley's website is <a href="http://www.passionfortruth.com/">http://www.passionfortruth.com/</a> Staley is a sincere follower of Yashua Messiah. He explains that he seeks a Hebrew roots view of Scripture. 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