I am new to this site and have so much to say. I did have Xmas until the age of 8 when my mother became a JW and have, therefore, been one for 35 years! My husband (same age as myself) has always been a JW and so both he and our 2 kids (aged 16 and 14) have never, ever had Xmas.
We all celebrated our birthdays this year, at first I felt guilty but soon got over it, it was great. My youngest son said it was a shame we hadn't given up being JW' s 14 years ago, he had missed out. I never could understand why birthdays could not be celebrated, just accepted it. Another brainwashing exercise.
We plan to celebrate Xmas this year, husband does not want a tree but wants the presents! We have come to a compromise in that we will have a 'modern' tree, like a twig thing. I have been collecting ornaments for several weeks now and think it is ace. I even bought a book 'The Ultimate Xmas'!!
I have always thought it has been a happy time of year, as a JW you are taught to think people are phoney at this time of year, but as far as I am concerned most JW's are two faced and phoney!!
Happy Christmas everyone.
Llamedos