2026: List of Nigerian Churches That Don't Celebrate Easter and Why
- At least members of two Nigerian churches do not join other Christians around the world to celebrate Easter
- Legit.ng reports that Easter is a Christian festival that celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion
- Members of Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Church of God, Seventh Day, explained the reason they don't celebrate Easter
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues
FCT, Abuja - Christians all over the world observe Easter, which commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave three days after he was buried.
However, there are Christian denominations in Nigeria and other parts of the world that do not believe in or celebrate Easter.
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This article compiles the Nigerian churches that do not celebrate Easter and their reasons.
Why don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses celebrate Easter?
Jehovah’s Witnesses do not celebrate the Easter holiday because they believe it is not biblical.
They argue that Jesus commanded His followers to commemorate His death, not His resurrection.
JW, as they are sometimes called, said they observe this memorial every year on the anniversary of Jesus’ death according to the bible’s lunar calendar (Luke 22:19, 20).
According to JW.org, the origin of Easter customs is unacceptable to God because it comes from ancient fertility rites.
Jehovah’s Witnesses said God is offended by worship that he does not approve of, citing Exodus 20:5; 1 Kings 18:21.
The Christian group further explained that their decision to abstain from celebrating Easter is based firmly on the biblical principle.
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The Church of God Seventh Day
This is another Christian denomination that doesn’t believe in the Easter celebration.
The Church of God Seventh Day claims the name "Easter" comes from the celebration of the Pagan god "Ishtar". Therefore, they do not celebrate Easter as it would be an acknowledgement of the pagan god.
According to The Church of God Seventh Day, the Roman Catholic Church instituted Easter when it merged the Christian and pagan religions.
The group instead celebrates the events surrounding Jesus's death in the way that Jesus commanded, the Lord's Supper.
Churches that don’t celebrate Christmas
Easter, Legit.ng reported that Christians all over the world commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ on the 25th December every year.
It is a time for celebration, merriment, and family reunion for many, as it comes with holidays.
However, some churches and Christians don't celebrate Christmas for different reasons based on their doctrines.
Countries that don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day
Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that Valentine’s Day celebration is observed by many people around the world on February 14 of every year.
It is a day set aside to celebrate and express emotion, affection, and love once with gifts and greetings.
However, some countries don't join the rest of the world to celebrate Valentine's Day for one reason or another.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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