The EB has absolutely nothing to do with Christianity whatsoever, neither does Santa Claus. Both of these idols are steeped in paganism. To try to "christianize" the pagan practices by painting a Christian meaning over the pagan practice is the same as switching the label from Hydrochloric Acid to Water. No matter what label you put upon it; nothing changes its origin and consequences.
God warns of mingling with pagan practices. He condemns the Israelites in Psalm 106:35 for adopting the pagan customs. In Deuteronomy 12:28-31a God warns against copying pagan practices and saying that you are worshiping God when you do it.
Psalm 106:35
35 Instead, they mingled among the pagans
and adopted their evil customs.
Deuteronomy 12:28-31a
28 Be careful to obey all my commands, so that all will go well with you and your children after you, because you will be doing what is good and pleasing to the LORD your God.
29 "When the LORD your God goes ahead of you and destroys the nations and you drive them out and live in their land,30 do not fall into the trap of following their customs and worshiping their gods. Do not inquire about their gods, saying, 'How do these nations worship their gods? I want to follow their example.'31 You must not worship the LORD your God the way the other nations worship their gods
Here is an online booklet that reveals the pagan background of some popular holidays:
http://www.ucg.org/booklets/HH/
It is also available as a PDF document:
http://www.ucg.org/booklets/HH/HH.pdf
We don't agree with every aspect within this booklet but the historical accounts and biblical support against Christmas, Easter, and Halloween are accurate.
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