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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
- 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
- Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25? - Grace to You
The decision to celebrate Christmas on December 25 was made sometime during the fourth century by church bishops in Rome They had a specific reason for doing so Having turned long ago from worshiping the one true God and creator of all things, many early cultures in the Roman empire had fallen into sun worship
- 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
- 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 ”
- Christmas Prophecies Fulfilled - Grace to You
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- The Real Meaning of Christmas - Grace to You
Subject to Import Tax Please be aware that these items are sent out from our office in the UK Since the UK is now no longer a member of the EU, you may be charged an import tax on this item by the customs authorities in your country of residence, which is beyond our control
- 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
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