
Holidays and Celebrations | Bible Questions & Answers | JW.ORG
Answers to some of the most common questions about popular holidays and celebrations. The clear explanations found in God’s Word may surprise you.
Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Certain Holidays?
Holidays that are based on the idea that the soul is immortal. The Bible clearly states that the soul can die. (Ezekiel 18:4) Therefore, Jehovah’s Witnesses do not celebrate the holidays listed below, which …
Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? - JW.ORG
Get the facts: Do Jehovah’s Witnesses celebrate Christmas? What do they believe? Here are 4 reasons for some of their choices.
Holidays and Celebrations - JW.ORG
Holidays and Celebrations The fact that Jehovah’s Witnesses do not participate in most holiday observances and other celebrations can be somewhat perplexing to a teacher. We hope the …
When Was Jesus’ Birth? Was Jesus Born on December 25? - JW.ORG
The Encyclopedia Americana informs us: “The reason for establishing December 25 as Christmas is somewhat obscure, but it is usually held that the day was chosen to correspond to pagan festivals …
History of Christmas Customs: Christian or Not? - JW.ORG
Dec 1, 2015 · Christmas has long been described as a traditional Christian festival to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Many of the customs used in this celebration, however, make us wonder how they came to …
When Was Jesus Born? | Bible Questions - JW.ORG
The Bible does not give a specific date for the birth of Jesus Christ, as these reference works show: “The true birth date of Christ is unknown.”— New Catholic Encyclopedia. “The exact date of Christ’s …
The Truth About Christmas - JW.ORG
The Truth About Christmas DO YOU care about spiritual truth? If so, then perhaps you have asked these questions: (1) Was Jesus actually born on December 25? (2) Who were the “wise men,” and …
Why Do Some People Not Celebrate Christmas? | Q & A - JW.ORG
Dec 1, 2012 · Why do millions of Christians choose not to celebrate Christmas? Reasons include: The timing of Jesus’ birth, the commands he gave his followers, and more.
Take Your Stand for True Worship
True worshippers respect God’s view of images, ancestor worship, birthdays, and customs or holidays with pagan origins. How can you explain your beliefs tactfully?