What Does the Bible Say About Halloween and Its Origins? - JW.ORG
The name Halloween is connected with the pagan Celtic festival of Samhain. The World Book Encyclopedia states: “ Samhain . . . means summer’s end. The festival marked the start of the dark winter season and was celebrated around November 1.
¿Qué dice la Biblia sobre el Halloween y sus orígenes? - JW.ORG
Las calabazas de Halloween (jack-o’-lanterns). Durante la Edad Media, los británicos “solían ir casa por casa pidiendo comida a cambio de una oración a favor de algún difunto”. Llevaban “faroles que consistían en nabos ahuecados con una vela dentro que representaba el alma atrapada en el purgatorio” (Halloween—From Pagan Ritual ...
Holidays and Celebrations | Bible Questions & Answers - JW.ORG
Answers to some of the most common questions about popular holidays and celebrations. The clear explanations found in God’s Word may surprise you.
Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Certain Holidays?
Originally, the event was a pagan holiday that celebrated the summer solstice. However, notes the Encyclopedia of Contemporary Russian Culture, “it blended with the Church holiday [the “saint’s day” of John the Baptist] after the acceptance of Christianity.” Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year or Korean New Year). “At this time of year ...
Holidays and Celebrations - JW.ORG
Nevertheless, Halloween folk customs of pagan origin flourished.” — Encyclopædia Britannica (1959), Volume 11, page 107. All Saints’ Day: “There is little doubt that the Christian church sought to eliminate or supplant the Druid festival of the dead by introducing the alternative observance of All Saints’ day on Nov. 1.
Ano ang Pinagmulan ng Halloween? - JW.ORG
(Halloween—From Pagan Ritual to Party Night) Sinasabi naman ng ibang reperensiya na ang mga lampara ay ginagamit para itaboy ang masasamang espiritu. Noong ika-19 na siglo sa North America, ang mga singkamas ay pinalitan ng kalabasa dahil mas marami ang mga ito …
Quel est le point de vue de la Bible sur Halloween et ses origines
La Bible ne parle pas d’Halloween, une fête que beaucoup célèbrent chaque année, le 31 octobre. Ses origines et ses coutumes n’ont rien à voir avec les enseignements de la Bible. Dans cet article Les origines et les coutumes d’Halloween Est-ce vraiment gênant qu’Halloween ait des origines païennes ?
Was sagt die Bibel zu Halloween und seinen Ursprüngen? - JW.ORG
Bei solchen Umzügen trugen sie „Laternen aus ausgehöhlten Rüben. Die Kerze darin stand für eine im Fegefeuer gefangene Seele“ (Halloween—From Pagan Ritual to Party Night). Verschiedenen Quellen zufolge wollte man mit diesen Laternen auch böse Geister abwehren. Im Nordamerika des 19.
Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Birthdays? | FAQ - JW.ORG
Birthday celebrations have pagan roots. According to Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, these celebrations originated from the belief that on a person’s birthday, “evil spirits and influences have the opportunity to attack the celebrants” and that “the presence of friends and the expression of good ...
Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? - JW.ORG
We believe that Christmas is not approved by God because it is rooted in pagan customs and rites.—2 Corinthians 6:17. Why make Christmas an issue? Many still celebrate Christmas despite knowing about its pagan roots and lack of support from the Bible.