Are you going to give Jesus a present on His birthday?

Question

Most people recieve presents on their birthday, so I was wondering if you were going to give Jesus a present?

Answer 1

We must find Jesus in each one of us. Whatever we do for the sick, imprisoned, poor, we do for Jesus. That is why we give presents and Christmas. We can't send them to heaven so we give them each other because what we give to each other, we give to Jesus.

Answer 2

Hmm, let's see:
December 25th is not jesus' birthday -- it's a christian takeover of a pagan winter solstice holiday. Most religious scholars agree that jesus was probably born sometime in September (or possibly April), but nobody knows for sure. So first, it isn't jesus' birthday.

Second -- he died a very long time ago. He isn't around to use or appreciate any "gift" you give him. So what's the point?

Here's an idea: if you were going to buy a "gift" for jesus' fake birthday coming up, why don't you instead donate that money to an organization that helps homeless or poor people, or feeds hungry people? Now *that* is a gift that will be appreciated.

Answer 3

NOTHING! jesus wasnt born on December 25,th.. Christmas is celebrated worldwide, even in many non-Christian countries. Since this holiday is accepted by the majority of the religions of Christendom, it may seem rather surprising that Jehovah’s Witnesses choose not to celebrate it. Why is that so?

As many encyclopedias clearly state, Jesus’ birthday was arbitrarily set as December 25 to coincide with a Roman pagan festival. Note the following declarations taken from different reference works:

“The date of Christ’s birth is not known. The Gospels indicate neither the day nor the month.”—New Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume III, page 656.

“Most of the Christmas customs now prevailing in Europe, or recorded from former times, are not genuine Christian customs, but heathen customs which have been absorbed or tolerated by the Church. . . . The Saturnalia in Rome provided the model for most of the merry customs of the Christmas time.”—Encyclopædia of Religion and Ethics (Edinburgh, 1910), edited by James Hastings, Volume III, pages 608-9.

“Christmas has been celebrated on December 25 in all Christian churches since the fourth century. At that time, this was the date of the pagan winter-solstice festival called the ‘Birth (Latin, natale) of the Sun,’ since the sun appeared to be reborn as the days once again became longer. In Rome, the Church adopted this extremely popular custom . . . by giving it a new meaning.”—Encyclopædia Universalis, 1968, (French) Volume 19, page 1375.

“The development of the Christmas festival was influenced by the contrast with the pagan celebrations of the Sol Invictus (Mithra). On the other hand, December 25, being the day of the winter solstice, was identified with the light that broke forth into the world through Christ, and the symbolism of the Sol Invictus was thus transferred to Christ.”—Brockhaus Enzyklopädie, (German) Volume 20, page 125.

When learning the facts about Christmas, how have some reacted? The Encyclopædia Britannica observes: “In 1644 the English puritans forbad any merriment or religious services by act of Parliament, on the ground that it [Christmas] was a heathen festival, and ordered it to be kept as a fast. Charles II revived the feast, but the Scots adhered to the Puritan view.” The early Christians did not celebrate Christmas, nor do Jehovah’s Witnesses celebrate it today or take part in activities that are associated with Christmas.

The Bible, however, speaks favorably of giving gifts or inviting family and friends for a joyful meal on other occasions. It encourages parents to train their children to be sincerely generous, instead of giving gifts simply when socially expected to do so. (Matthew 6:2, 3) Children of Jehovah’s Witnesses are taught to be tolerant and respectful, and this includes recognizing the right of others to celebrate Christmas. In turn, they appreciate it when their decision not to participate in Christmas celebrations is respected.

Answer 4

Happy birthday Jesus!

Answer 5

Christmas wasn't started by employing Jesus. It replaced into started by employing that King that married his own darn mom, or some thing like that. Giving your soul to Jesus may be the ideal present you're able to provide him.

Answer 6

Since no one knows when Jesus was born, that's hard to do...you have a 1 in 365 chance of getting it right. And, no one has any idea which year he was born--most assuredly NOT 2006 years ago.

Any reading on the subject outside of standard religeous dogma would show you that.

Answer 7

Wasn't that a few months ago? Lets see, the sheppards were in the fields at night with their flocks. Joseph and Mary were on the road to be counted in the Roman Census. Yeah I am pretty sure that was a few months ago. When you see him, tell him I am sorry I missed it again this year but my pagan studies have occupied my time lately.

Answer 8

As a matter of fact, we do have a birthday cake for Jesus on Christmas. We all sing Happy birthday to Him, and our children will understand what Christmas is all about.

Merry Christmas!

Answer 9

Yes - my family always gives something to people who don't have as much as we do - we do it because He asked us to feed the hungry and clothe the poor. We also sing Happy Birthday to Him (that started with my daughter when she was 3 - she knelt down by the Christmas tree and sang Happy Birthday to Him - we still do it to this day). We also sing and rejoice in Him. We pray and read the scriptures. It's a very fun day, especially with Him in our midst.

Answer 10

When is his birthday?
I know those pesky Xians hijacked the Winter Solstice for it b/c 'pagans' already had established traditions associated with their nature-like religion....but, No, I can't afford giving presents to imaginary friends