Christians have freedom in Christ to decide whether or not to celebrate holidays, as the Bible neither commands nor forbids it. What matters most in celebrating holidays is that we honor God, avoid sin, and reflect faith that points others to Christ.
Christians are not biblically required to or prohibited from celebrating any specific holidays, so whether they should celebrate holidays is a matter of personal conviction and freedom in Christ. Whether or not we celebrate certain holidays, each of us should be fully convinced in our own minds that it is God-honoring and good to celebrate (Romans 14:5-6). What matters most is that celebrations honor God and avoid anything sinful. We can honor God with holidays by making connections to our faith or by celebrating holidays in community, being hospitable and creating spaces that encourage fellowship and godly relationships. Some Christians choose to only celebrate holidays like Christmas or Easter in ways that focus on Christ, while others may avoid certain holidays due to associations with unbiblical practices. Ultimately, Christians should decide thoughtfully and prayerfully, ensuring their choices reflect faith and glorify God.
There is no biblical command that states Christians must celebrate certain holidays. Because of this, some advocate the opposite view—that Christians should refrain from the celebration of any holidays. This is particularly emphasized by the Jehovah's Witness cult, who celebrate only the death of Jesus and advocate against celebrating other days. Other traditions celebrate only what are considered "Christian" holidays, such as Christmas or Easter.
Christians should consider whether celebrating a particular holiday is consistent with Christian beliefs. For example, many Christians refrain from celebrating Halloween because of its association with evil spirits. Other Christians participate in some aspects of the cultural holiday, but exclude themselves only from aspects associated with evil. Again, the holiday itself is a matter of personal preference, but certain aspects that are clearly sinful must still be avoided.
Christians can consider how to use holidays for God's glory. For example, celebrating Mother's Day and Father’s Day provide great opportunities to honor parents, share the gospel, and offer other options to help people become more involved in the local church and Christian service. Christians are given freedom regarding whether or not to celebrate holidays.
Ultimately, each believer is called to act in faith, with a clear conscience, and in a way that honors the Lord. Whatever we choose to celebrate—or not celebrate—our goal should be to glorify God and point others to Christ in all we do (1 Corinthians 10:31).