dos the Jehovahs witness religion observe thanksgiving?
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Nope they sure don't!  They don't even come in for a beer when they come to my house to try to give me a free flyer! ;)
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Judaism and Seventh-day Adventists. And yes, Seventh-day Adventists restrain from work on Sabbath, using that day for studying the word of God, getting closer to Him, their families and friends. I think Baptists of the Seventh Day also observe the Sabbath – I apologize if this is not the right name of your denomination. Also, I hope there are many, many people who do not fall into denominations and do not go to church, but have realized the truth about this matter by reading their bibles. Blessed they all be and all those who continue to search. \nThere is not a single verse in the bible which can confirm that Sunday substituted Sabbath. Romans, who were pagans and worshiped many gods, considered 6th day as the most important day, as it was the day of Sun (Lucifer uses this name to hide himself – observe: Lux in the Latin means the light – in this case false). When Constantine accepted Christianity, he compromised a lot, not having accepted all the truth from Bible and not being true Christian at all. At first, people observed both Sunday and Sabbath (that’s the origin of the weekend), without understanding the meaning of Sabbath and breaking God’s law, because, you will remember, God said that we shall WORK on six days and observe the seventh. Later, Sunday seemed to be more important, cause, to Romans god of Sun was more important that than the true God, Jesus Christ. When the Christianity started to spread to other countries, Sunday had been already established as the day of worshipping and the truth about Sabbath was less and less visible. But it never died. It was burning in the hearts of men who wanted to be loyal to God 100%. \nThanks for asking this question and read bible for more info.\nP.S. \nAs I was typing this answer, my pc restarted all of sudden without any (visible) cause. I am sorry, but the truth will be revealed.\nanother P.S. \nI will copy/paste something from Plato's answer:\n"It is also interesting to note that even today, in many historically predominant Catholic countries throughout Europe, all calendars begin with Monday and end with Sunday in order to make Sunday both the Christian day of worship and the seventh Day of the week".
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This question does not mention the age of the questioner, but children are commanded to 'honor their parents' and obey them. The only practical exceptions are when parents instruct their children to disobey secular law or God's law.\n\nSince Jehovah has made clear the form of worship he accepts, even a young bible student must recognize that and herself reject false worship.\n\nLearn more:\nhttp://watchtower.org/e/kn37/
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Jehovah's Witnesses believe that individuals and families must make personal decisions regarding medical care and organ donations. As a religion, Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the scriptures demonstrate a clear pattern indicating the sacredness with which Jehovah God (and thus god-fearing humankind) views all creature blood.\n\n\nPredates Mosaic Law.\nFor example, over a thousand years before the birth of Moses, the pre-Israel, pre-Jewish, pre-Hebrew man Noah received what the scriptures record as only the second restrictive command on humans (after Garden of Eden's tree):\n\n"Every moving thing that lives shall be food for you; and as I gave you the green plants, I give you everything. Only you shall not eat flesh with its life, that is, its blood. For your lifeblood I will surely require a reckoning; of every beast I will require it [that is, lifeblood] and of man" (Genesis 9:3-5)\n\n\nJewish Law.\nLater, God's feeling regarding blood was codified into the Mosaic Law. This part of the Law dealing with blood was unique in that it applied, not just to Israel, but also to non-Jewish foreigners among them. It's also interesting that besides forbidding the consumption of blood, the Law also mandated that it be 'poured out on the ground', not used for any purpose.\n\n"No person among you shall eat blood, neither shall any stranger who sojourns among you eat blood. Any man also of the people of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among them, who takes in hunting any beast or bird that may be eaten shall pour out its blood and cover it with dust." (Lev 17:12,13)\n\nBy comparison, it's significant that the Law also forbid the consumption of ceremonial animal fat, but that didn't apply to non-Jewish foreigners and it DID allow the fat to be used for other purposes.\n\n"The LORD said to Moses, "Say to the people of Israel, You shall eat no fat, of ox, or sheep, or goat. The fat of an animal that dies of itself, and the fat of one that is torn by beasts, may be put to any other use" (Lev 7:22-24)\n\n\nEarly Christian era.\nThe Christian era ended the validity of the Mosaic Law, but remember that the restriction on eating blood preceded the Mosaic Law by over a thousand years. Still, does the New Testament indicate that Jehovah God changed his view of blood's sacredness?\n\n"[God] freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses" (Eph 1:6,7)\n\n"[God's] beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins... and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood" (Colossians 1:13-20)\n\n"we should not trouble those of the Gentiles who turn to God, but should write to them to abstain from the pollutions of idols and from unchastity and from what is strangled and from blood." (Acts 15:19,20)\n\n"For it has seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things: that you abstain from what has been sacrificed to idols and from blood and from what is strangled and from unchastity." Acts 15:28,29\n\n\nModern times\nSome will claim that the bible's command to "abstain" from blood only applies to eating it, and does not apply to the use of blood for other purpose. If that form of respect for blood were common among Christendom, one might wonder then why so many (who ostensibly follow the book of Acts) so happily eat their blood sausage and blood pudding if they truly respect blood according to some limited understanding of Acts 15:20,29. In fact, respect for blood and for Acts and for the Scriptures themselves is too rare among even supposedly god-fearing persons.\n\nAn honest review of the Scriptural pattern over the millenia from Noah to the Apostle Paul teaches humans that blood is to be used for a single purpose: acknowledgi
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They know Christmas is pagan but just do not care. They do not realize what a slap in the face to God and Jesus these celebrations are. They are mixing true worship with pagan worship.\n\nDo you think that Jesus Christ would consider it an honor to have his name attached to a “pagan holiday, partly Christianized”? How could this be so when his faithful disciples recognized that there should be no mixing of the darkness of paganism with the light of Christianity? The apostle Paul, for example, reminded fellow Christians at Corinth: “What sharing does light have with darkness? Further, what harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what portion does a faithful person have with an unbeliever? And what agreement does God’s temple have with idols? . . . ‘Therefore get out from among them, and separate yourselves,’ says Jehovah, ‘and quit touching the unclean thing.’”—2 Cor. 6:14-17. \n\nWhen Moses came down from the mountain and found the people worshipping the golden calf, they told him it represented God.  They were celebrating to this statue.\nDid Moses say "good idea, lets party". No! but God destroyed over 2,000 people that day for daring to celebrate to an idol.  Just like people do today. Since these holidays are so insulting to God, you can bet Satan has a hand in it.  He will make sure that people keep celebrating these holidays.
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In MY family, instead of saying a long, boring prayer, we go around the table---starting with the oldest person there---and each of us names something we are truly thankful about.\nIt makes you appreciate the reason for the holiday, and be grateful for all that you truly HAVE!
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Ok, we don't celebrate holidays or birthdays. We follow the command in Matthew 24:14 to preach to all people and also the scripture in Acts 15:20,29 that says to keep abstaining from blood. We are obedient to the laws set by the government, but we are nuetral when it comes to politics. We didn't change the bible to fit our religion because if you read the king james version along with the new world translation you see they say the same things, the new world translation is written in a way to be better understood. If we changed it then we wouldn't be following in Jesus footsteps because he would never change Jehovah Gods message to fit his purpose.We believe all scriptures are inspired by God as brought out in 2 Timothy 3:16 even though it was written by man.We believe that when someone dies no matter if the person is a witness or not life does not continue anywhere else as brought out in Ecclesiastes 9:5,10. We also believe that while the bible is a guidline some scriptures describe symbolic accounts as examples and learning tools. We don't think we're perfect but we try to live in harmony with what we're taught from the bible. Yes we believe only a set number(144,000) go to heaven as brought out in Revelation 7:4-10 and the ones who do not have a hope of going to heaven will live on earth which is brought out in Psalms 37:29, 115:16 Matthew 5:5. We have meetings three days a week and we attend conventions and assemblies every year. We attend the memorial of Jesus death as directed in Luke 22:14-19 once a year.Feel free to ask me any other questions or any witness for that matter, we'll be happy to answer them.
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:})\n"mcrgirl5851" I feel sorry for you, the truth is that Jehovah's witness are no kinder, or more understanding to its own members, who ask questions, than Islam was to the young man who converted to Christianity recently.\n I'm not JW but have no problem with their disdain of celebrated days, if that is what you believe, as long as obedience doesn't become so strict that you begin to depend on your works as a means of earning salvation.\n  The problem you have experienced is not uncommon. Many pseudo-Christian religions use authoritarian control to keep newer and younger constituents in line. Free thought and spiritual guidance are often discouraged in favor of a supposedly more authoritive source like the priesthood or the organization or the pope or what ever.\n A normal part of maturation is questioning those things we accepted without question as children. We begin to become responsible for our own belief system. Our belief in a higher power must be our own or it isn't’t our belief , A religion which is not our will not save us.\nLet me encourage you to remain obedient to your parents, to others with more knowledge but not to allow your inquisitive mind to be silenced. G-d is able to defend himself. He dosen't’t mind questions. Some of the greatest characters in scripture went Through periods of questioning. G-d gave you that fertile mind use it. But use it to his glory. Be a witness of the true Jehovah.\n\nBless you.\n\n\nBy the way bronxgirl, you don't want her to celebrate his death either. Easter is also off limits.\nthe fact that other pagan groups use the same day does not mean they win and Christ looses.\nthe victory belongs to Christ,taking control of their celebrations to the glory of Jehovah is a good thing.
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Many Christians reject Halloween celebrations, since these tend to glorify Satan and the occult. Frankly, Halloween traditions seem to be the opposite of godliness and Christianity.\n\nHolidays such as Halloween derive from false religion, and so are incompatible with pure worship, since they work to adulterate true religion. For example, Easter derives from the pagan god Oestre and celebrates "rebirth" and "fertility" instead of commemorating Christ's Last Supper and death as Jesus commanded:\n\n(Luke 22:1-22) [Jesus] dispatched Peter and John, saying: “Go and get the passover ready for us to eat.” ...14 At length when the hour came, he reclined at the table, and the apostles with him. 15 And he said to them: “I have greatly desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer; 16 for I tell you, I will not eat it again until it becomes fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” ... Keep doing this in remembrance of me.”\n\nSince such celebrations are not required in true worship, and can easily become a distraction, so Jehovah's Witnesses focus their attention elsewhere. In particular, they are focussed on the preaching work which *IS* a requirement for Christians:\n\n(Luke 10:1-17) [Jesus] the Lord designated seventy others and sent them forth by twos in advance of him into every city and place to which he himself was going to come. 2 Then he began to say to them: “The harvest, indeed, is great, but the workers are few. Therefore beg the Master of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.\n\nLearn more:\nhttp://watchtower.org/e/20050101a/article_01.htm\nhttp://watchtower.org/e/20001215/article_01.htm
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Its not that he doesn't "appreciate" thanksgiving day.  He does.  Its that its a day that's been brought into a religous atmosphere, with all the "thanksgiving" going to so many gods.  After all, not every family in America is white and Christian, thank you.  Rather than "step on any toes and alienate Jehovah" he chooses to celebrate the ONLY day of the Year that he was TOLD to celebrate, the Passover or Last Supper.  The first full moon after the vernal equinox or Nisin 14 of the Jewish calendar (which is always the on the same day).  Unlike our Easter which falls on like the 3rd Sunday or so of March or something, theirs actually falls on the day Jesus commanded it too.\n\nSo its not that he doesn't want to be with his family, its that not true, he'd love too, i'm sure.  But where would it stop?  Halloween?  Its not OVERTLY religious or maybe 4th of July?  You have to draw the line somewhere and better to be safe than sorry when dealing with keeping your relationship with your God on a happy keel.  Why not have a family reunion day every year when everyone can get together?
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Yes, I celebrate the eight traditional sabbats; or did while My Steve, my high priest, was alive.  Now I mostly note that they have come (he died just before Yule), and remember what we would have done in our rituals.\n\nI also celebrate the Christian holidays because my friends and neighbors include me in their celebrations, and I notice the Jewish holidays because Steve's mother and sister are Jews.  He was too, genetically, but he always said I liked Jews better than he did!\n\nPersonally, I say any excuse for a party!
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The Pilgrims did indeed have turkey to eat but they were small gamy birds- not like the butter balls of today.They also had chicken pie and several other goodies.\n\nBesides, we like Turkey.
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Jesus said you received free, give free.\n\nPaul made tents so as not to be a burden on the brothers.\n\nFollowing these guide lines, there are no "paid" clergy in Jehovah's Witnesses.\n\nEven those who volunteer at Bethel, and the traveling brothers only receive "Room and Board" with a small monthly allowance.
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Good evening and peace to you.\n\nI'm Christian and admire Judiasm for their intricrate procedures and customs when celebrating a feast.
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The Pilgrims did have a feast in 1621, after their first harvest, and it is this feast which people often refer to as "The First Thanksgiving". This feast was not repeated.Nevertheless, the 1621 feast has become a model that we think of for our own Thanksgiving celebration and we do know something of the truth about it.\nThe feast went on for three days , included ninety "Indians", and food was plentiful. In addition, to the venison provided by the Indians, there was enough wild fowl to supply the village for a week. The fowl would have included ducks, geese, turkeys and even swans.\n\n\nIt is now a time to remember the Pilgrims and what they went through. A time to be tankful for all we have, our family and friends, for many things, we all have our own list.
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Actually the Bible only condemns certain foods for Jewish people, later in the New Testament it says that all things are cleansed by God's grace with the giving of thanks. Basically the premeal prayer
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The true religion will practice love. True worshippers are “no part of the world" They are not divided by race or culture, and display “love among themselves.” Rather than killing one another, they are willing to die for one another. They will be peaceable with all people. Therefore they refuse to participate in the wars of any nation.\nThe true religion will  put it's complete trust in God's Word.: Instead of teaching “tradition” and “commands of men as doctrines,” true religion bases its teachings on God's Word, the Bible.\nThe true religion strengthens families and upholds high moral standards: True religion trains husbands to “love their wives as their own bodies,”and  helps wives to develop “deep respect for their husbands,” and teaches children to “be obedient to their parents.”\nAs one of Jehovahs Witnesses, I know I have found the one true faith, for our faith employs all of these things.\nThe one thing that is truly remarkable is our ability to minister to others worldwide, despite the persecution and hatred we endure.\nJust like Jesus and his apostles, we continue to preach and feel as the apostle Paul did as stated at 1 Corinthians 9:16--"Yet when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel"