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Where did Christmas come from? Why do people observe it? How and when did it originate? Does it really celebrate the birth of Christ? And what about the many popular traditions associated with Christmas—Santa Claus, the mistletoe, the Yule log, the Christmas tree? Where did these customs come from?
We were born into a world filled with all kinds of traditions and customs. And most people have grown up accepting these traditions without ever stopping to ask why?
The word “Christmas” is nowhere mentioned in the Bible. The original apostles, who were personally instructed by Christ, never celebrated this holiday. History proves that Christmas celebration, as it is observed today, was started in the fourth century a.d.—300 to 400 years after Christ!
What are the true origins of this day? Many people dismiss the need to understand this truth. Even many who do know the origins of Christmas continue to celebrate it because it is—as they say—a harmless tradition, or good time to spend with the family. But what does the Bible say about observing this day?



On today’s program, we ask why. And consider what the Bible says—or doesn’t say—about many of the traditions this world has come to accept without question.

Are you struggling to overcome a bad habit? Are there sins in your life that seem to keep reoccurring and you can’t get a handle on them? Are you sure you’re doing your part to overcome those sinful habits? It can be easy to excuse sin, to let it linger, by looking at it as just an old habit. For many, the battle to eradicate sin seems too difficult, and they aren’t willing to face it, so they simply accept it as a fact of life. However, God expects us to be spiritual warriors and to go on the offensive against sin. On today’s show, Stephen Flurry gives practical steps to help you do your part in the battle against sin.

When the new, supposedly “bipartisan” spending bill was quickly introduced before Congress last week, House leader Paul Ryan said he wasn’t happy about the process, but that the Republicans had “made the best of it.” Meanwhile, White House press secretary Josh Earnest said Democrats succeeded in blocking off Republican attempts to advance “their ideological agenda through the budgetary process.” The Democrats are looking at this new budget as a success—they’ve received funding for everything they wanted. How did this happen in a Republican controlled Congress? And what does this indicate for the future of the country? Listen to the latest Trumpet Daily Radio Show to find out what the new spending bill means for America.

This has been a rough year for Europe, and there are no signs 2016 will be any easier. As one of the founding fathers of the European project said, “Europe will be forged in crises, and will be the sum of the solutions adopted for those crises.” Europe is being formed, whittled down, and shaped by these intense troubles—and it’s all playing out just as Bible prophecy said it would. To find out how, listen to today’s Trumpet Daily Radio Show by Stephen Flurry.


Also on today’s program: an update of the Mystery of the Ages goal for the United Kingdom, and some inspiring history about the impact of daily radio in God’s Church.

Prophecy is being fulfilled at a rate like never before, and God’s work is pushing forward with great urgency. As the work moves forward, God continues to measure His people. Herbert Armstrong said that only those whose hearts are in the work will grow spiritually. Young or old, God expects us to do our part to keep pace with God’s work. On today’s show, Stephen Flurry explains how you can keep up and ensure spiritual growth each day.

The Church of Jediism is experiencing a surge in membership, thanks to the upcoming release of the new Star Wars movie. The religion, which started as a joke, now claims to have more than 250,000 adherents. However, this isn’t just some devout group of fans. The creators of Star Wars made the movie with underlying religious messages that appeal to people of all faiths, hence the movie’s worldwide popularity. Followers are welcome as they are, no matter their background or personal views. On today’s program, Stephen Flurry explains what true religion is and man’s incredible universe potential.

Imagine driving with no rules. Think of the accidents that would occur, how inefficient travel would be, how chaotic it would be. Those rules are meant to keep order, to make things efficient, and to keep people safe. Why is it that people see the need to have rules for driving but fail to recognize the need for rules in their own lives? Many people today are off course, steering their lives into depression and sadness. How can they get back on track? On today’s program, Stephen Flurry draws some profound lessons from this simple analogy.