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Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Thanksgiving?

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Summary

  • Jehovah’s Witnesses do not celebrate Thanksgiving due to its perceived pagan origins and lack of biblical command.
  • Their abstention reflects a commitment to maintaining pure worship and avoiding practices tied to nationalism or false worship.
  • They emphasize gratitude as an ongoing practice in their lives, not limited to a specific holiday, through prayer and daily reflection.
  • On Thanksgiving Day, they may gather with family or friends but avoid any customs directly associated with the holiday.

Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Thanksgiving? A Look at Faith, History, and Gratitude isn’t it wonderful how for so many families across this great nation, just hearing the word “Thanksgiving” fills the heart with warmth, brings thoughts of togetherness, and stirs up a deep sense of gratitude? It’s that special time when wonderful smells fill the air, precious loved ones gather close, and we all take a moment to count the amazing blessings God has poured out over the year.¹…

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