Christmas and the Christmas tree
The New Testament does not give the date of Jesus’ birth and does not command a yearly Christmas festival. Many Christians use Christmas to remember the incarnation, while others avoid it because of later customs. The modern Christmas tree tradition is commonly traced to Germany, and popular Christmas customs include elements that are cultural rather than commanded by Scripture.
Easter, Resurrection Day, and Passover roots
The resurrection of Jesus is central to Christianity. However, the English word “Easter” and many popular customs around eggs and rabbits are not the same thing as the biblical resurrection. In many languages, the Christian feast is called by a word related to Pascha, meaning Passover. A careful Christian can prefer “Resurrection Day,” can connect the resurrection to Passover, or can avoid non-biblical customs without condemning every believer who uses different language.
What can be agreed on with WMSCOG?
It is reasonable to say Christians should be careful with pagan or non-biblical customs. It is reasonable to say the birth, death, resurrection, Passover fulfillment, and second coming of Christ should not be buried under commercial traditions. But that agreement does not prove WMSCOG’s claims about Ahnsahnghong, God the Mother, exclusive salvation through one organization, or fear-based control.
Simple conclusion
Do not worship holidays, trees, eggs, rabbits, saints, statues, crosses, churches, pastors, or organizations. Worship God through Jesus Christ. Keep what points you toward Christ, reject what becomes idolatry, and never trade the true Jesus for another Christ.