Christmas
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The Watchtower Reprints, December 15, 1903, p.
3290
"Éespecially when we remember that all of these
glories and blessings and privileges are ours because of the
great redemptive work accomplished by him whose entrance
upon the work is celebrated by Christmas day. Although we
cannot agree that this is the proper day for celebrating the
birth of our dear Redeemer, but must insist that it was
about October first, nevertheless since he did not intimate
his desire that we should celebrate his birthday it is quite
immaterial upon what day that event, of so great importance
to all, is celebrated. Upon this day, so generally
celebrated, we may properly enough join with all whose
hearts are in the attitude of love and appreciation toward
God and toward the Savior."
The Watchtower Reprints, December 1, 1904, p.
3468
"Even though Christmas day is not the real anniversary of
our Lord's birth, but more properly the annunciation day or
the date of his human begetting (Luke 1:28), nevertheless,
since the celebration of our Lord's birth is not a matter of
divine appointment or injunction, but merely a tribute of
respect to him, it is not necessary for us to quibble
particularly about the date. We may as well join with the
civilized world in celebrating the grand event on the day
which the majority celebrate - 'Christmas day'."
The Watchtower Reprints, November 15, 1907, p.
4094
"It might interest you to know that we are already
offering the books for 'Christmas gifts.'"
The Watchtower, December 15, 1926, p. 371
"Student of the Scriptures also know that the birth of
the babe Jesus did not take place in December; yet because
of the general belief upon this point by most people, it
seems to be an appropriate time to speak the truth
concerning his birth and the purpose thereof. The Scriptural
testimony, supported by extraneous facts, shows that the
birth of Jesus occurred approximately October 1 st . The
event is so important that it is always appropriate to call
it to the minds of the people, regardless of the date."
The Watchtower, December 15, 1979, p. 5
"It is clear, therefore, that Jesus was not born on
December 25. Rather, the available evidence points to about
October 1 of 2 B.C.E. Hence, celebrating his birth through
Christmas observance on December 25 is totally inappropriate
for those guided by the Holy Scriptures."
The Watchtower, December 15, 1983, p. 7
"We all need to face up to the fact that Christmas and
its music are not from Jehovah, the God of truth. Then what
is their source? Reason should suggest that they are from
someone whose sole aim now is to mislead as many people as
possible. The Bible tells us that this is the goal of Satan
the DevilÉYes, Satan the Devil can ingeniously make
Christmas music appear to be of God and the singing of it a
Christian duty that honors Him and His Son. In reality, it
does just the opposite."
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