Why do Jehovahs Witnesses not celebrate holidays?
They recognize only one day of celebration: the Memorial of Christ’s Death at the time of Passover. Although they estimate that Jesus was born on October 2, this date is not celebrated. Members who are found celebrating ‘worldly’ or ‘Pagan’ holidays, like Christmas, Thanksgiving, Independence Day, Canada Day, Halloween, etc. may be disfellowshipped (excommunicated.) They do not have a Sabbath; they regard all days as holy. They regard the world as being under the control of Satan. For this reason they do not run for public office, salute the flag, join the Armed Forces, or vote in elections.
