Anyinasin: Mr Osomani Morrison, a renowned Ghanaian cleric, has challenged the traditional Christmas celebrations, advocating for May instead of December as the authentic month to commemorate Jesus Christ's birth. Mr Morrison, who led a month-long Jesus Christ Gala, described December Christmas observances as fundamentally flawed and spiritually harmful.
According to Ghana News Agency, the event, held under the theme 'Flee December doom to May liberation,' was organised by Ark of Salvation Ministries International alongside the Global Federation of Churches Worldwide in Anyinasin, Eastern Region. Mr Morrison stated that centuries-old December traditions represented 'a great deception' that had caused significant harm to Christians worldwide.
'December celebrations have brought tremendous suffering to humanity, particularly believers. We must liberate ourselves from December's destructive influence just as the Israelites escaped Egyptian bondage,' he stated. The cleric argued that December 25 had historical connections to ancient pagan deities including Nimrod, Tamuz, Innana, and Mulack Annunaki, rather than Christ's actual birth.
'Christ was not born prematurely. Following proper gestation and historical evidence, May represents the true birth month,' he explained. The event, dubbed Jesus Christ Gala, drew congregants and clerics from across Ghana and abroad, with teachings, worship, and public addresses centering on challenging long-held beliefs regarding Christmas.
Mr Morrison urged churches to abandon December religious gatherings, claiming such activities attracted negative spiritual forces and catastrophic outcomes. He encouraged global Christian communities to adopt May celebrations instead, describing the month as representing spiritual freedom, truth, and divine harmony.
'May is when Christ's birth story should rightfully be proclaimed and celebrated,' the religious leader said.
