Babylon & Paganism

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Lynne A. Yohnk wrote:
> There was an ancient Babylon and in Rev. 17 we read of a "Mystery
> Babylon". When something is a mystery, it means that something about the
> mystery is hidden and unrevealed. In a mystery, there is some digging
> that must take place.
> 
> In the book "The Two Babylon's" by Alexander Hislop, he takes the history
> of ancient Babylon and paganism and compares it to the Roman Catholic
> Church. There are stunning parallels between the two. I will list some of
> these parallels here. (For further study, I would recommend getting this book.)

Dave responds:
Well, this brings up a question I have. Are Christians to celebrate
Christmas and Easter since both of these had "pagan origins"? I know
of some Holy Ghost filled people who celebrate Christmas and exchange
presents. So it is either right or wrong since it has pagan origins.
It's one thing to compare the Catholic Church with paganism, but what
about Apostolics who celebrate Christmas?