CELEBRATIONS
(See also Birthdays; Carnival; Festivals; Holidays; Mother’s Day; New Year’s Celebrations; Social Gatherings; Weddings)
Bible view: scl 12-13; lff lesson 44; od 202-203; lvs 172-183, 252-253; bhs 172; bh 222-223; lv 144-159; kl 49-50, 126-127; pe 212-214
celebration required of Christians: scl 12
celebrations based on Law covenant: scl 12-13
celebrations giving honor to prominent men: scl 13
celebrations having pagan origins: ijwbq article 37; ijwfq article 59; scl 12; lvs 172-173; rr 58; w14 3/1 2; lv 144-145; g04 7/8 30; g86 3/8 17; g86 3/22 7-8
celebrations of political or social movements: ijwfq article 59
celebrations that exalt a “saint”: ijwfq article 59
Christian conduct: lff lesson 44; w96 10/1 18-19
national celebrations: scl 13
video Holidays and Celebrations That Displease God: lff lesson 44
experiences:
at place of employment: yb96 53
explaining Christian position to others: lvs 182-183; lv 155, 157
video Tactfully Explain Your Beliefs: lff lesson 44
harvest festivals: w97 9/15 8-9
how children can please Jehovah during unscriptural celebrations:
video You Are Precious to Jehovah: lff lesson 44
Lunar New Year (Asia): ijwfq article 59; w09 12/1 20-23; w09 12/15 3
renting guests for: g89 10/8 29
victory celebration after great tribulation: w07 12/15 28; w03 6/1 22; w02 5/1 20
whether schools should make obligatory: ed 14
whether to participate: scl 12-13; lvs 181-182; lv 148-149, 155