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- Holidays and Celebrations - JW. ORG
The World Book Encyclopedia (1982) observes under “Christmas”: “During the 1600’s Christmas was outlawed in England and in parts of the English colonies in America ” Since people in the past refused to celebrate Christmas because of its pagan origins, it should be understandable why Jehovah’s Witnesses do not celebrate it today
- Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? - JW. ORG
Myth: You miss out on the “Christmas spirit” of generosity, peace on earth, and goodwill toward men Fact: We strive to be generous and peaceable every day ( Proverbs 11:25; Romans 12:18 ) For example, the way we conduct our meetings and preach is in harmony with Jesus’ instruction: “You received free, give free ”
- What Are the Facts About Christmas? | Q A - JW. ORG
First, many celebrants believe that Christmas is a birthday celebration for Jesus However, historians widely concur that the date of his birth is unknown The Christian Book of Why notes that “the early Christians refused to set aside a date marking Jesus’ birth” because they wanted “to divorce themselves from all pagan practices ”
- What Does the Bible Say About Christmas? | Bible Questions - JW. ORG
Gift-giving, feasting, partying: The Encyclopedia Americana says: “Saturnalia, a Roman feast celebrated in mid-December, provided the model for many of the merry-making customs of Christmas From this celebration, for example, were derived the elaborate feasting, the giving of gifts, and the burning of candles ”
- The Truth About Christmas - JW. ORG
The custom: Christmas giving is unusual in that it largely involves an exchange of gifts, and the Christmas season is marked by partying, feasting, and drinking Its roots: Ancient Roman Saturnalian festivities began on December 17 and concluded on the 24th, when gifts were exchanged
- What is the real meaning of Christmas? - Grace to You
Christmas is not about the Savior's infancy; it is about His deity The humble birth of Jesus Christ was never intended to conceal the reality that God was being born into the world But the modern world's version of Christmas does just that And consequently for the greater part of humanity, Christmas has no legitimate meaning at all
- History of Christmas Customs: Christian or Not? - JW. ORG
Each year, from December 17 through January 1, “most Romans feasted, gamed, reveled, paraded, and joined in other festivities as they paid homage to their deities,” says Christmas in America, by Penne L Restad And on December 25, the Romans celebrated the birth of the Invincible Sun Instituting Christmas on that day, the church cajoled
- Why do so many people miss the real meaning of Christmas? - Grace to You
Because although many celebrate Christmas every year, most don't know what it's about In spite of all the media promotion of Christmas, the majority of people will miss it because it has become so obscured For those of us who know and love the Lord Jesus Christ, Christmas is a time to focus on His birth
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