Some Seventh-day Adventists do not celebrate Christmas because they believe it is not consistent with their beliefs and practices. The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Christian denomination that emphasizes the importance of following the teachings of the Bible and adhering to the Ten Commandments, which includes observing the seventh day of the week, Saturday, as the Sabbath day. Therefore, some Seventh-day Adventists may not participate in Christmas celebrations on December 25th, which they believe is a pagan holiday that has been adopted into Christianity.