Do Jehovah witnesses celebrate any holidays?

Whether or not they join you is a matter of a conscience for each Witness. Regardless of their decision, it is the rare Witness who will be offended by your invitation. Indeed, even if they decline, they'll still be honored that you wanted to include them in your celebration. read more

Because they believe that most holidays fall into one of three categories. All three are wrong according to the Witnesses. These three categories are false religious holidays, political holidays, and holidays that honor anyone or any human organization other than God. read more

One of the more well-known practices of the Jehovah's Witnesses is their non-celebration of holidays. All holidays, including birthdays, are considered "pagan holidays" and may not be observed by Witnesses. The official website of the Jehovah's Witnesses explains: Jesus never commanded Christians to celebrate his birth. read more

Other Holidays. Jehovah’s Witnesses do not celebrate Christmas because they do not believe that Jesus was born on Dec. 25. They believe the New Year’s holiday is rooted in the pagan celebration of Janus, the Roman god of beginning and transitions. read more