We live in a vast world full of many different beliefs.
I
am one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and I do not celebrate Christmas but here’s why.
In Luke 22: 19, 20 Jesus commanded that we celebrate not his birth, but his
death. We do celebrate the memorial of Jesus’ death by passing around the unleavened
bread, which represents his body, and passing around the wine which represent
his blood in remembrance of his sacrifice for us. There is also no evidence in
the Bible that Jesus’ birthday is December 25th. The World Book Encyclopedia reads that “The
early Christians did not celebrate [Jesus’] birth because they considered the
celebration of anyone’s birth to be a pagan custom.” Although this knowledge is know by some, the
Bible urges us to think for ourselves. It instructs us the value of truth. Even
though we do not celebrate Christmas is very important to respect those who do
or who may have other beliefs
For more Information Check out http://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/ and or http://www.jw.org/en/
Interviews
Name: Devika & Susna
Celebration/Custom: Dashain/Festivals
Food: Rice, Samosas, Tarkai, Bhat
Name: Manassa Patel
Celebration/Custom: Kwanzaa
Food: Caribbean Jerk Chicken, Gumbo, Groundnut Stew,
Sweet Potato Pie with candied Pecan and Coconuts
Name: Thalit Dahal
Celebration/Custom: Festivals/Dashain
Food: Nepalese food
Survey
1. What do you do over the break
Stay at home
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Hang With Friends
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Sleep
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Spend Time with family
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2. Do you have any recipes/foods you
like to make?
Potatoes
Cake
Indian food
Mixed vegetables curry tarkari
Briskets, latkes, sufganigot
Pitta bread, roast chicken, laban
3. Do You like having the extra time
off?
Yes No
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4. What are you favorite winter
beverages to drink/
Hot Cocoa
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Egg Nog
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Dr. Pepper
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5. What are some special things that you
do over the break?
Muslim Traditions
Hanukkah
Festival of Lights
Feasts
Party
Spend time with Family
Watch movies with family
Sleep
6. What movies do you like watching over
the break?
Hindi movies
Guardians of the Galaxy
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Scary Movies
Big Eyes
Annie
The Hunger Games Mocking Jay part 1
Night at the Museum 3
7. What type of music do you like
listening to over the break?
Pop
Jewish
K-Pop
Napali Music
Hindi Music
Rap
Trap
Country
8. Do you travel over the break?
Yes
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No
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9. What is you favorite restaurant you
like to go to?
Golden Corral
Ruby Tuesday
Panera Bread
Mexican Restaurants
I Hop
Chinese Restaurant’s
Chick fil a
10.
Do
you want it to snow?
Yes
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No
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