9 Bible Verses about celebrating

During the winter, when the Festival of Dedication was being held in Jerusalem [Note: This was the Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Temple in BC after its pagan desecration by Greeks. It is still observed today by Jews as "Hanukkah."],

So, do not allow anyone to judge [i.e., condemn] you for what you eat, or what you drink, or regarding [your non-observance of] a [yearly] festival, or a [monthly] "new moon" observance, or a [weekly] Sabbath day.

You are observing [certain] days, and months, and seasons, and years [as binding religious holidays].

So, we should observe the Festival [i.e., live the Christian life], but not with the old yeast [i.e., old sinful ways], such as the leavening [effect] of evil and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

Be happy with those who are joyful. Cry with those who are sad.

In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God's angels [i.e., in heaven ?] over one sinful person who repents."

But when you prepare a banquet, invite people who are poor, handicapped, crippled and blind [as well].