Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? - JW.ORG
Acts 4:12. Myth: You divide families by teaching people not to celebrate Christmas. Fact: We care deeply about families, and we use the Bible to help build stronger families. 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.
Holidays and Celebrations - JW.ORG
Nevertheless, Halloween folk customs of pagan origin flourished.” — Encyclopædia Britannica (1959), Volume 11, page 107. All Saints’ Day: “There is little doubt that the Christian church sought to eliminate or supplant the Druid festival of the dead by introducing the alternative observance of All Saints’ day on Nov. 1.
Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Certain Holidays?
The Bible clearly states that the soul can die. (Ezekiel 18:4) Therefore, Jehovah’s Witnesses do not celebrate the holidays listed below, which promote belief in the immortality of the soul: All Souls’ Day (Day of the Dead). This is a day for “commemorating all the faithful departed,” according to the New Catholic Encyclopedia.
The Truth About Halloween - JW.ORG
Halloween has generally been regarded as an American holiday. Yet this celebration has become popular in many parts of the world. Additionally, there are other festivities that are like Halloween in that they celebrate the existence and activity of spirit creatures. Shown here are some of the popular holidays like Halloween around the globe.
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O que a Bíblia diz sobre o Halloween e suas origens? - JW.ORG
Samhain: De acordo com a Enciclopédia Barsa, “o Halloween tem origem nas festas pagãs de Samhain, celebradas pelos celtas durante a Idade Média . . . Durante os festejos, imensas fogueiras eram acesas no alto das colinas para afugentar os maus espíritos e …
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Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Birthdays? | FAQ - JW.ORG
—Hebrews 1:4. The Bible never refers to a servant of God celebrating a birthday. This is not simply an oversight, for it does record two birthday celebrations by those not serving God. However, both of those events are presented in a bad light. —Genesis 40:20- 22; Mark 6: 21- 29.
Congregation Meetings of Jehovah’s Witnesses - JW.ORG
Jehovah’s Witnesses hold meetings for worship twice each week. (Hebrews 10:24, 25) At these meetings, which are open to the public, we examine what the Bible says and how we can apply its teachings in our life.
What Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe? - JW.ORG
(Matthew 19: 4-9) We are convinced that the wisdom found in the Bible helps families to succeed. —Ephesians 5:22– 6:1. Our worship. We do not venerate the cross or any other images. (Deuteronomy 4: 15- 19; 1 John 5: 21) Key aspects of our worship include the following: Praying to God. —Philippians 4:6.