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Q: where in the Bible does it say to celebrate Christmas?  —Ronald

A: As a devout Jew, Jesus would have faithfully kept the 7 major annual sacred feasts (Passover, Unleavened Bread, First Fruits, Weeks or Pentecost, Trumpets, Day of Atonement and Tabernacles), for these were clearly stipulated in the Old Testament (Leviticus 23:5-44, Deuteronomy 16:1-16). In addition, Jesus would have also faithfully observed the weekly…

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Ash Wednesday is commemorated 40 days before Good Friday. The officiating minister marks the forehead of each person with ashes in the sign of the cross. Putting ashes on oneself signifies repentance and remorse for sins (Job 42:6; Luke 10:13). The minister applying the ashes says, “You were made from dust, and to dust you will return” (Genesis 3:19), or “Repent of your sins and believe the good news!” (Mark 1:15).

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