Why do you give Birthday Gifts

[Salty]

Why Do We Give Gifts on Birthdays? What’s the Real Purpose? - Intentions Count

 

[Van]

I seem to recall a birthday about 2000 years ago where folks brought gifts. Now just what does the bible say was the reason?

 

[Salty]

I seem to recall a birthday about 2000 years ago where folks brought gifts. Now just what does the bible say was the reason?

That was not a birthday - actually it was a "birth day"

 

[MrW]

At the time the gifts were presented, the “young child” apparently was quite beyond being a newborn.

 

[JonC]

My birthday is in September. Hint ...hint....

 

[Salty]

At the time the gifts were presented, the “young child” apparently was quite beyond being a newborn.

Yes, you are right - wasnt thinking

 

[MrW]

It's ok. I understood what you meant, and maybe that does influence thinking on gift-giving at birthdays.

It's possible.

 

[Van]

That was not a birthday - actually it was a "birth day"

No need to slice the baloney that thin, Sir, gifts were brought months or years after His birth.

 

[Salty]

No need to slice the baloney that thin, Sir, gifts were brought months or years after His birth.

you did read post # 6???

 

[Van]

you did read post # 6???

No, Salty, I had not read post #6 until you cited it. Sorry if I seemed to pile on.

 

[Alcott]

This is a jehovah's witnesses type question.

 

[canadyjd]

This is a jehovah's witnesses type question.

Explain please?

peace to you

 

[Salty]

This is a jehovah's witnesses type question.

JW do not celebrate birthdays because of the supposed pagan beginings
The Reason Jehovah's Witnesses Don't Celebrate Birthdays - Grunge

But the OP is why we do celebrate birthdays -
is it tradition?
The Bible does not mention we should - nor does it suggest we should not

 

[canadyjd]

Well, when I was a kid, I got a stick for my bday and a rock for Christmas. That kept me occupied throughout the year.

peace to you