Why Don't Jehovah Witnesses Celebrate Christmas?

Common misconceptions

MYTH:  The reason why Jehovah's Witnesses do not celebrate Christmas is that they do not believe in Jesus.

FACT: We are Christians.  We believe that salvation comes only through Jesus Christ. -Acts 4:12. 

MYTH: You divide families by teaching members not to celebrate Christmas.

FACT: We care deeply about families, and we use the Bible to help build stronger families. 

MYTH: You miss out on the "Christmas spirit" of generosity, peace on earth, and goodwill toward men. 

FACT: We strive to be generous and peaceable every day.  (Proverbs 11:25; Romans 12:18) For example, the way we conduct our meetings and preach is in harmony with  Jesus' instruction:  "You received free, give free."  (Matthew 10:8)  In additions, we direct attention to God's Kingdom as the true hope for  peace on earth. -Matthew 10:7.  

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