As the year winds down, Christmas cheer kicks in! Some Christians joyfully celebrate the birth of Jesus, but not everyone joins the festive train. Ever wonder why Jehovah’s Witnesses aren’t big on Christmas parties? Let’s find out:...CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
1. They Don’t Believe Jesus Was Born December 25th
Jehovah’s Witnesses don’t buy into the whole December 25 birthday bash for Jesus. They say it’s not in the Bible, so it’s a no-go.
2. They Claim God Isn’t A Fan Of Christmas
They believe Christmas has roots in pagan traditions, and God’s not a fan. They pull out a verse from 2 Corinthians 6:17 to back their stance.
Jesus Said, “Remember My Death”:
Jehovah’s Witnesses take Jesus’ words seriously. He asked people to remember his death, not so much the birthday bash. They refer to Luke 22:19–20 for this.
3. It Wasn’t Celebrated by the Apostle
According to their teachings, Jesus’ OG crew the disciples and apostles didn’t throw Christmas shindigs. So, they follow suit.
What’s cool is that Jehovah’s Witnesses don’t judge others who deck the halls. It’s a unique twist on celebrating faith…CONTINUE READING>>
