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  WatchTower, Dec. 1 1904, Page 364

   "Even though Christmas is not the real anniversary of our Lord's
   birth, but more properly the annunciation day or the date of his human
   begetting (Luke 1:28), nevertheless, since the celebration of our
   Lord's birth is not a matter of divine appointment or injunction, but
   merely a tribute of respect to him, it is not necessary for us to
   quibble particularily about the date. We may as well join with the
   civilized world in celebrating the grand event on the day which the
   majority celebrate - Christmas day."

   These days, a lot of Witness doctrine concentrates on issues that are
   not really that important. Witnesses are adamant that Jesus died on a
   stake rather than a cross. Does it matter much? What would be wrong
   with celebrating Christmas in a quiet way?

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Your friend,
<+]::-{)}  (Cyberpope(the Bishop of ROM!))


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