Fascinating thing here is Calvin and Spurgeon celebrating Christmas, liturgically, while opposing superstition and the idolatry of times, seasons, and the Mass. Reminds me of Calvin celebrating the Lord’s supper only every quarter or so while arguing for it weekly. Honestly, the more important issue seems clear to be pastoral with both Calvin and Spurgeon.
We shouldn’t oppose any man exercising his conscience concerning Christmas, as John says, but we should oppose that man binding other men’s consciences where we have freedom and see men like Calvin and Luther choosing not to, themselves. Concerning weekly communion, I keep saying the most important thing is not that Calvin would have preferred it weekly, but that he submitted to the civil authorities by celebrating it quarterly.
Same thing with Christmas: what is striking is the juxtaposition of Calvin and Spurgeon’s vehement condemnation of its superstitious celebration while celebrating it themselves, at least liturgically. Love,