Holidays to celebrate or not?

[1peterlight]

It is a fine line with the holidays. Looking at it if one was to say no x-mas, or no easter for children,they might get the wrong impression about Religion, Faith, or God in general. Seeing other children celebrating it and receiving candy,gifts,etc and they would not receive any because you would not celebrate it,in my opinion might push them away,or make them grow up thinking thats the reason why I didn't get to have that holiday. Its just my opinion,maybe after going over it,pray about it and ask God for help to get peace of mind over making the right decision. Good luck

yes this is my concern, I have many family members who are witnesses and did not celebrate when they were kids. and they did have issues after they grew up. I dont want to bible beat my kids or make it a heavy burden for them to bear while they're small. I know someday when they're older God willing, they'll be able to learn and understand and make the choice themselves.

[ibldcars4u]

I know how you feel. what I have done with my 2 children yrs ago was explained what was the true meaning of these holidays are when I felt the was old enough to understand,obviously there will be different ages depending on the child. Any candy,gifts,toys,etc that was givin to them we told them came from us. I personally could not give my kids candy on "easter" then let them go to school/outside and hear all the other kids talk about what they got. Again this is my personal choice but my children knew the real reason of these holidays. Was trying to think of any scripture that might help you,the only one I can think of is 1 Corinthians chapter 8. Might not be pertaining to this exact subject with children, but it is the only thing I can think of right now.Not sure if it will help or not. I perceive it as lets use chicken as a example. I know it has no bearing,worship,meaning at all to God so I can sit down to eat chicken with someone who is looking at it differently. They might be worshiping,offering it in their mind,but I have no such thoughts. Now if that person feels its repulsive to eat that chiken you are better off not eating it. It would be a stumbling block for them to do so in their mind. Meaning if someone partakes of easter I can sit down and partake of it with them,I know the true meaning,will not have any affect on me. If someone does not partake of easter,it would then be a stumbling block if I would partake of it with the knowledge I have. Hope this might help,The thing to remember most is no matter what anyone says,(my words I just wrote included),ask God to help in your decision. That has helped me ALOT,with that your mind is at peace knowing you did the best you can to come up with the best possible solution,and you talked it over with him. We make mistakes,God doesent