Ellen Chat Conversation

While the provided documents do not directly address the topic of Christmas, they do offer principles about worldliness, idolatry, and diverting affections from God that may be relevant to your question. Ellen White emphasized the importance of not allowing worldly things to take precedence over our relationship with God. She stated, “He ‘that forsaketh not all that he hath,’ says Jesus, ‘cannot be My disciple.’ Whatever shall divert the affections from God must be given up” (5T 83.1). This suggests that anything, including traditions or celebrations, that draw our hearts away from God should be carefully considered. She also warned against being a friend of the world, explaining that “the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God” (YI October 18, 1900, par. 3). This principle encourages believers to evaluate whether their participation in worldly customs aligns with their commitment to God. The world may clamor for our time and affections, fashion may invite our patronage, but the words of the apostle should be enough to lead Christian mothers from the indulgence of pride in dress and demoralizing amusements: “Know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God” (AUGleaner September 6, 1905, par. 3). Ultimately, the decision of how to approach Christmas is a personal one. However, these principles from Ellen White's writings encourage careful consideration of whether the celebration honors God and keeps our affections focused on Him.