2006-07-21 05:47:41 · 18 answers · asked by problemsolver86 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, it is based on a Pagan Holiday.
They DO celebrate The Lord's Supper, because JESUS said, "do this in rememberance of ME" and they want to do what Jesus the Christ said. Who doesn't?
Also, Jesus is the Lamb of God and they want to celebrate him as Gods son and love and respect him on that day every year. They don't celebrate birthdays, because the on the ONLY 2 birthdays in the bible, someone was executed on. The Bible says "better is the day of your death than your birth" and doesn't even mention Jesus'; so no one will celebrate it.
Also, they don't celebrate Easter, beacause it comes from the Goddess Astarte (sound it out, Easter, Astarte; sex goddess) who's symbols were an Egg and Rabbit (fertility symbols) and had NOTHING to do with Jesus, God's son.
They don't celebrate Christmans, because that was the day of DEATH of the God Tammuz (who's symbol was the cross). Tammuz was the son of Semiramis (who had herself declard a virgin after her husband, the king of Babylon, died) and Nimrod, the Great-grandson of Ham, Noah's Son. A Black man, and first King in the Bible, Nimrod would often hunt other humans, and this is why the bible says "Nimrod was a mighty hunter, in opposition to God."
They don't celebrate Halloween, because again PAGAN, and comes from "all souls day" the Pagan belief that "all souls" rise from the dead to haunt their families and friends for one night for slights they may have caused them while dead. Booorrrrinng.
The ONLY day they can celebrate is Passover! or the Lord Supper. They CAN celebrate their anniversary if done in a respectible and appropriate manner and not overboard. This decision is left up to themselves and "no one is watching them" juding them, lol. They know in their hearts how to do this or not.
2006-07-21 06:00:22 · answer #1 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 01:19:53 · answer #2 · answered by keys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The roots of what is now called Valentine Day can be traced back to ancient Greece, where worship of Pan flourished. This mythical half-man-half-goat fertility god had a wild, unpredictable nature that struck terror into humans. Aptly the English word “panic” literally means “of Pan.”
Pan was supposed to watch the flocks while playing his pipes. However, he was easily distracted. Pan had many love affairs with nymphs and goddesses. One sculpture shows Pan making advances to Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Eros, the god of love, hovers above them flapping his wings—much like the Cupid found on valentines today.
In Rome many worshiped a similar god named Faunus. He too was depicted as half man and half goat. Worship of Faunus was prominent at Lupercalia, an orgiastic festival that was observed each year on February 15. During this festival scantily clad men raced around a hill, brandishing goatskin whips. Women who wanted to bear children stood near the path of these runners. Striking a woman with a whip, the Romans believed, would ensure her fertility.
According to The Catholic Encyclopedia, Lupercalia was abolished by Pope Gelasius I in the late fifth century C.E. Yet, today we find a modern-day counterpart prospering under the title: “Saint Valentine’s Day.” There are various theories regarding the origin of this “Christianized” name. According to one story, the third-century Roman emperor Claudius II forbade young men to marry. Valentine, a priest, married young couples secretly. Some say that he was executed on February 14, about 269 C.E. In any case, a “saintly” title cannot conceal the unsavory origin of this celebration. Valentine Day is rooted in pagan rituals and is therefore not celebrated by true Christians. (2 Corinthians 6:14-18) Year-round expressions of genuine love are much more rewarding than the passing fancies of a sentimental holiday.
2006-07-22 08:22:00 · answer #3 · answered by WannaKnowMore? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Many believe they are celebrating the martyred "St. Valentine" when encyclopedias plainly state that even before Catholics made this adaptation - it was a celebration of Zeus and Hera. Since Jehovah's witnesses don't celebrate anything pagan(having to do with other God's) then they don't celebrate this holiday either.
2006-07-21 05:55:34 · answer #4 · answered by CHRISTINA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am pretty sure no. Once, I took a group of children caroling. A woman answered the door, we begin to sing, "Jingle Bells". She cursed at us and slammed the door. I felt bad, I thought maybe Christmas was a bad memory for her. When I asked about the situation, the neighbors told us that she was a Jehovah Witness and that she did not celebrate any hoidays. Gee WHiz...she didn't have to cuss in front of small kids.
2006-07-21 06:08:08 · answer #5 · answered by Iteachdailey4u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ima J.W. and we dont really celebrate holidays like others but Valentines aint really dat serious I celebrate and other holidays but as for Christmas and birthdays and stuff like that we dont need just 1 DAY to give our family and friends presents we can give them anytime of the year and show love for our mother or father once a year? dont u think thats a little dumb u should do dat every day thanx!
that J.w. must've been sum b i t c h! lol
2006-07-21 06:22:13 · answer #6 · answered by Tweetybaby♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ex-Jw here - No they don't, they consider it glorifying the person. Same explanation for birthdays.
The only thing they celebrate is wedding anniversaries. They say it is the only celebration that is not glorifying the person, it's glorifying gods arrangement of marriage.
It's been almost twenty years and I can still spew that garbage out.
2006-07-21 05:52:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practices that connote nationalism or false religion are avoided. Weddings, anniversaries, and funerals are typically observed; however, common celebrations and religious or national holidays such as Birthdays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are regarded as unchristian and not celebrated
2006-07-21 05:53:48 · answer #8 · answered by Elisabeth D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you find it in the Scriptures? No then why is it celebrated?
Read the real meaning behind this day of worship here.
http://www.yahweh.com/booklets/Valentines/Valentines.htm
Come out of her my people.
2006-07-21 05:56:29 · answer #9 · answered by YUHATEME 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No we do not. It is one of the worst Pagan holidays. It have to do with origies and dornication and proctices such as those are not procticed by true Christians.
2006-07-21 07:52:52 · answer #10 · answered by Don't worry be happy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋