3 Christmas Myths to Debunk with the Bible

Whitney Hopler

Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer
Published Dec 18, 2023

Christmas is a wondrous time of celebration for people around the world. However, over the years, various myths have become associated with this beloved holiday. Debunking Christmas myths is important, so they don’t confuse or distract us. We need to focus on the real significance of Christmas – the time when God came to be with us as Jesus – to celebrate Christmas faithfully. When we debunk Christmas myths and pay attention to what matters most, we can experience God’s presence with us in fresh ways at Christmas. Here are 5 Christmas myths that we can debunk with help from the Bible.

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headshot of author Whitney HoplerWhitney Hopler is the author of the Wake Up to Wonder book and the Wake Up to Wonder blog, which help people thrive through experiencing awe. She leads the communications work at George Mason University’s Center for the Advancement of Well-Being. Whitney has served as a writer, editor, and website developer for leading media organizations, including Crosswalk.com, The Salvation Army USA’s national publications, and Dotdash.com (where she produced a popular channel on angels and miracles). She has also written the young adult novel Dream Factory. Connect with Whitney on X/Twitter.

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