The Truth about Birthdays and Related Traditions
Most believe birthdays to be a harmless social activity, while some think that they are a pagan invention. Which view is accurate? This booklet discusses the honest truth about the celebration of birthdays including cake, candles, presents, hats, and parties, and whether or not they came from heathen customs. It also examines the details about the only two birthdays mentioned in the Bible, as well as the feast of Isaac’s maturity, and Job’s supposed opinion on the subject of celebratory family gatherings. Further topics include the assumed astrological connection, Roman & Hebrew calendars, and Origen’s opinion. We also examine the asserted view that the Prophet Jeremiah, King David, and Solomon thought that childbirth was sinful & mournful while the day of one’s death was to be preferred. Most importantly this booklet answers the question if it is a sin acknowledge birthdays.
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