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Not to be critical, but to correct, there are actually two birthday celebrations mentioned in the Bible. The first is in Genesis 40, when Pharoah of Egypt celebrated his birthday, during which the head baker's head was cut off. The second is in Matthew 14.6, when Herod celebrated his birthday, the result of which John the Baptist's head was cut off. Something for Bible readers to think about: if there are only two examples of birthday celebrations in the Bible, neither were Israelites or Christians but "pagan" rulers, and both resulted in gruesome death, what can we conclude is the Bible's stand on birthday celebrations? Barbara Paciotti, SLMIS Barbara Bush MS, Irving TX barupa@swbell.net ----- Original Message ----- From: Vaneesa Thompson <vaneesat@BELLSOUTH.NET> To: <LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2004 12:00 AM Subject: Re: [LM_NET] Fw: Was THE HOLY BIBLE now Christmas Traditions There is no example of people celebrating birthdays in the Bible. Vaneesa Thompson Library Media Specialist Trinity, Alabama vaneesat@bellsouth.net -------------------------------------------------------------------- All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/el-announce/ LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------