Jeremiah 10:2 - 4 -Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.

So, the question is, should we shuck the tree? Should we ban them from our houses? Having a Christmas tree has been a custom we have grown up with. Even our children look forward to visiting it Christmas morning. I believe that doing so would be comparable to replacing it with a little cross with a big picture of Jesus frowning at our kids when they enter the room Christmas morning. (That mean old Jesus!!!)

The point is, if you are worshiping the tree itself, or if the tree represents another God to you, take it out and burn it immediately!!! On the other hand, if the tree is simply the tradition you've grown up with and is simply a decoration in your home to bring warmth to the holiday, just leave that poor tree alone.

If Christ is the center of your holiday, you are indeed centered. Easter eggs and Easter itself, originated from worshiping the Goddess Eshtar. So, before to do away with Christmas trees and Easter eggs, remember, it isn't the item that matters, it is "Who you worship?"

It is doubtful that December 25th is the actual birth date of Jesus Christ anyway. Scholars believe that Christ was actually born around the third week in September.

The items themselves, and when we worship are not important. What is important is "Who we worship". If it isn't Jesus Christ, by all means, burn the tree and smash the eggs!