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A: No, Jehovah's Witnesses do not celebrate holidays that promote nationalism, such as Independence Day in the United States. .. .. However, each individual and family head among Jehovah's Witnesses must decide for himself what will constitute "participation" in the holiday celebration. If the parents and children have the day off from work and school, and decide to spend it together at a picnic, have they celebrated nationalism? Would the watching of fireworks imply that the watchers agree with every sentiment of the firework organizers? A non-Witness who hoped to enjoy the company of a Jehovah's Witness during July 4th would do well to assure him that the scheduling of activities is a matter of convenience rather than a celebration of a nationalistic holiday.
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