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Holidays
Samson:
--- Quote from: gallenwalsh on December 07, 2009, 09:10:15 AM ---Would anyone be willing to share how they handle the holidays, Birthdays, Easter etc. Never was keen on any of them myself,....EVER ! But that's just me, my family is a blended one, in every way.Catholic back round. Do not be afraid to offend in any of your answers, I have divorced the world.My first marriage was destroyed over the Christmas issue. JW and WWCG. Just looking for some personal insight as well as scriptural ref.
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Hey Gallenwash,
It seems this question arises in some form at Bible Truths every year. Like Linny, my former Religious Affiliation(JW'S) was very legalistic about what you could do or not do regarding the Holidays. As a JW, you couldn't do anything, but they sorta sneak their way around Thanksgiving by justifying that if your off from work, there's nothing wrong with enjoying a meal with Family members, as long as you didn't say Happy Thanksgiving(sounds like George Orwells 1984, thought control). I used to be sold on the Pagan Origin routine regarding Easter, Christmas and Halloween. However, with that being said, almost everything we come in contact with had or has some Pagan significance. In this part of the World, we don't Worship the Sun in the sky, we don't offer sacrifices to Fertility Goddeses(Astarte). During the week beginning on Christmas ending on January 1st, the Romans ran around having drunken orgies like carnal animals, so if celebrating Christmas or any Holiday causes you to act like a filthy animal, it's probably better to avoid it. If any of these things causes you to stumble or stumble others, by all means avoid it. As you probably know, the ring in Marriage is Pagan, the days of the week, the months of the year, even the cross and Pole have pagan origins and many artistic symbols we come in contact with in our daily lives. And the list goes on !
In a way, Linny's right, there's nothing Christian about Christmas, Jesus wasn't even Born anywhere near December 25th, probably in late September, early October. So, she chooses to celebrate it in a secular manner, removing the Religious aspect. Personally, I try to approach the Holidays in a sane balanced approach. I don't bother with Easter or Halloween, Christmas, we do the gift exchanging routine and cards. I have no desire in any decorating, if my Wife wants to, no judgement from me. I don't attempt to put Christ back in Christmas, because there isn't any evidence from Scripture that he was ever there. If Celebrating the Anniversary of his Birth was important, there would be Scriptural evidence of Paul and the other Apostles doing so, there isn't any, with that being said, I don't Judge anyone that chooses to do so, it's not a major deal to me, at least not getting expelled for, as the JW'S would do.
Kind Regards, Samson.
lilitalienboi16:
You really think God cares about what holidays you celebrate and don't? If theirs one thing the truths of God have taught me is that God is far bigger a being than one who worries about silly little things.
If you don't give your children christmas then you're robbing them of their childhood. Now do you really wanna do that to your kids?
God bless,
Alex
Astrapho:
I enjoy the holidays. Just days for having extra fun to me (And mmmm presents). :D
I agree with Alex. As long as you don't turn it into an idol of the heart, I don't see anything wrong with celebrating public holidays.
Ninny:
Astrapho!
I love you!! That's what I'm talkin' about!! To be young and to love life and to love and follow God!! What could be better than that! ha!! Presents are very cool!! getting them and giving them...if you do it with the right spirit!! :-* :D
And Alex..my friend..stay light, but go deep!! ;)
noeleena:
Hi....
Holidays .....or time out . or time with ...
Are we so govened by what every one else is doing . or do we stand out . & not have any thing to do with other s who as you say . take on board a belive . or what ever they hold dear . do we become monks & just hide away . isolate ...be so religous with our own idear s & belives .
What did Jesus do . went to a wedding . he did not pull back . because of what some did . or would do . do we not join in we dont have to do what they do .we dont have to drink thier wine or what ever & be drunk .. thier wine was mixed with two parts water ,. because of & you know why .
Time with family . is just that . do we have to fight over this & then lose out on our friendship . with our own people . because they may belive or do some things differentlly than we do ... i have 100 s of friends . in our communitys . around the world . i may not go along with what they do & belive . okay . can they still be my friends .....
my point is . & some may not agree
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my Lord put me in the middle . & being in the middle has resposablitys .he has not just left me alone he is with me at all times . i am there & will stay there . till i am taken out ......i did not ask why or why me . the Lord will use us were he needs us .
As i said i dont have to drink thier wine . or take on the mark in my forhead . because i am covered . by his presence . & he goes before me .we can enjoy . our friends . familys .
Familys are where our lord has allowed us to be ...if not then we would not have children .so enjoy your time with them .
If there is some thing that is amiss dont fight about it . you know that word over look
Iv learnt over the years to keep my peace. so just for a few weeks . its not worth the hassel
any way just some thoughts .
have a neat time with family & friends . & enjoy your time to gether
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from Jos & noeleena
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...noeleena...
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