If Christmas is pagan, should Christians be involved?

Should Christians get involved in supporting or celebrating Christmas? Have you ever heard that argument? Why in the world would Christians want to get involved in something that was really a “pagan holiday,” that we the Church co-opted? So for those critics, I have three points.
Number one: Do you give your kids birthday gifts? You celebrate your kids birthdays, why not celebrate the birth of the Savior? If we’re not going to do it now, when would you decide to do it? That would be a question.
Secondly, in 1st Corinthians 9:22, Paul says, “I became all things to all men, that by all means I may win some.” I can’t think of a time, and I doubt that you could think of a time in the year when there is more focus on the birth of Jesus Christ. Once a year, the world is confronted with the reality of His coming. And I think that’s great!
The third point is in Matthew 16:18,where Jesus said, “On this rock, I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” The idea is not that we are holding out against the world. The idea is that we are assaulting a world and they cannot overwhelm us. They cannot withstand the assault of the Church. The very fact that you and I are here, 2000 years after the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, is evidence of that. The world has done everything it can to squash the message, destroy the Word, and intimidate believers. Yet, all around the world today there are those who are singing praise, spreading the Word and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. So, if we co-opt or take over Christmas, that’s what we’re supposed to do. We’re supposed to seize the gates of the enemy. This is why we’re here and why this season is so important.

Gene Cunningham - June 9, 2000

Life of Moses #12

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Jesus is called the firstborn of all creation (Col 1:15, Psa 110:1-4, Rev 19:16, Heb 1:4). Jesus was the firstborn of Mary (Luk 2:7); firstborn of God (Heb 1:6); firstborn of the dead (Col 1:18); firstborn among many brethren (Rom 8:29, 1Pe 1:4). A joint heir of Jesus Christ is our privilege -- reign (Rom 8). As firstborn of both God and man; He was dedicated to God to fulfill His purpose (Luk 2:22). Through ressurrection Jesus Christ claims His inheritence (Joh 17:17-19). Moses fully identified with the Jews (Exo 14:1-31). The Lord harrassed the Egyptians (Exo 14:25). Son of Moses (Exo 15): Ransom -- sacrifice of the Lamb -- the payment of a price (every member of the human race covered - 1Jo 2:2). Redemption - ehre the rasnom comes through blood, redemption comes through power (Hos 13:14). In the Red Sea God delivered the Jews from the power of Egypt. Reconciliation - restored to fellowship. Worship must have the right foundation (Exo 14:30-31). Example song (Psa 106:12).

Scripture References: Hebrews 1:4, John 17:17-19, Psalms 106:12, Revelation 19:16, Luke 2:22, Exodus 14:30-31, Psalms 110:1-4, Romans 8:29, Hosea 13:14, Colossians 1:15, Colossians 1:18, John 2:2, Hebrews 1:6, Exodus 14:25, Luke 2:7, Exodus 14:1-31