Well, I’ve made another trip around the sun. I just didn’t realize (until I did some research) that there was so much controversy concerning birthdays among some religious groups (other than Jehovah’s Witnesses).
I read an article written by someone belonging to The Restored Church of God. This article informed me and members of their church (and anyone else who might read it) that birthday candles originated from the birthday of Artemis. Pagans honored her each month with moon-shaped cakes. Because the moon glows candles were place on the cake.
I was then enlightened to why we say “Happy Birthday.” It is a superstitious way to protect your friend from evil spirits. That’s also why we have noisemakers at parties (I can buy that). I was then told, “It should be now clear that birthdays are not only unbiblical, they are pagan!” Okay……I’m just sayin’….
Then there’s a site where a “Jewish Jesus” pastor says that he doesn’t believe that celebrating birthdays are pagan. He ends his message with” “So who will go to hell: the person observing their birthday, or the one who claims birthdays are pagan?” Huh?
Well, it’s a good thing that I don’t buy into the concept of hell; it seems to be getting awful crowded down there! Also, I can go ahead and open my presents with abandon, blow out my candles with gusto, really enjoy my cake and ice cream, and share my day with friends!
Tomorrow morning I’ll light a candle, a birthday candle, to remind me that the light of the Goddess shines in me and through me. I do this also in gratitude….I am blessed far more that I even realize. Then I plan to eat birthday cake and party!
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