Is there an appropriate saying like Happy Memorial?

[poleynoh]

Is there anything like "Happy Memorial " as in you meet a brother or sister and after exchanging pleasantries you say "Happy Memorial" similar as others would say Happy NewYear".

[Tortuga]

I have never heard of anything like that. It seems odd to say "Happy anniversary of Jesus death"

I think the difference is that we observe the memorial, we don't celebrate it.

[feather]

agree with Torty, never heard of any greeting accompanied with the Memorial

We 'commemorate' or 'remember' Jesus death.

 

 Christendom makes everything into a celebration. It's not a celebration.

  We show respect & gratitude for the ransom,

  Jehovah's greatest gift to humans ❣️

 

[DancesWithWife]

I think what Governing Body member Jacob Rumph said at the end of update #2 simply states at the 17:20 part "Have a wonderful Memorial". https://www.jw.org/finder?srcid=share&wtlocale=E&lank=docid-1112024029_1_VIDEO  That works for me! So have a wonderful Memorial!

[Tronora]

1 hour ago, DancesWithWife said:

I think what Governing Body member Jacob Rumph said at the end of update #2 simply states at the 17:20 part "Have a wonderful Memorial". https://www.jw.org/finder?srcid=share&wtlocale=E&lank=docid-1112024029_1_VIDEO  That works for me! So have a wonderful Memorial!

 

I agree. I also greet friends I have around the country 'God minnehøytid' on WhatsApp, because I won't be seeing them at my KH. Have a wonderful memorial sound even better.

 

So have a wonderful memorial, everyone on JWTalk ❤️ 

 

Edit: I don't say 'Ha en fin minnehøytid' to the friends i meet face to face i KH.

Edited Friday at 08:58 PM by Tronora

[Friend of Peace]

4 hours ago, feather said:

Christendom makes everything into a celebration. It's not a celebration.

The organisation have referred to the memorial as a celebration:

 

”Of these, 36,732 partook of the emblems at the annual celebration of the Memorial of Jesus’ death, thus indicating that they had a heavenly calling.” — re 125, paragraph 19

 

This is to show that we rejoice in the fact that Jesus successfully accomplished God’s will and that we can have a relationship with the Father by him using the ransom to completely atone for our sins. (John 16:33; 1 John 4:10) 

 

That is absolutely worth celebrating at the memorial. 

 

Edited Friday at 10:48 PM by Friend of Peace

[TheKid23]

[truce]

10 minutes ago, Friend of Peace said:

The organisation have referred to the memorial as a celebration:

 

”Of these, 36,732 partook of the emblems at the annual celebration of the Memorial of Jesus’ death, thus indicating that they had a heavenly calling.” — re 125, paragraph 19

 

This is to show that we rejoice in the fact that Jesus successfully accomplished God’s will and that we can have a relationship with the Father by him using the ransom to completely atone for our sins. (John 16:33; 1 John 4:10) 

 

That is absolutely worth celebrating at the memorial. 

 

I couldn't agree more. 

[LeolaRootStew]

4 hours ago, Friend of Peace said:

The organisation have referred to the memorial as a celebration:

 

”Of these, 36,732 partook of the emblems at the annual celebration of the Memorial of Jesus’ death, thus indicating that they had a heavenly calling.” — re 125, paragraph 19

 

This is to show that we rejoice in the fact that Jesus successfully accomplished God’s will and that we can have a relationship with the Father by him using the ransom to completely atone for our sins. (John 16:33; 1 John 4:10) 

 

That is absolutely worth celebrating at the memorial. 

 

 

MERRY MEMORIAL!

 

[Tortuga]

5 hours ago, Friend of Peace said:

The organisation have referred to the memorial as a celebration:

 

”Of these, 36,732 partook of the emblems at the annual celebration of the Memorial of Jesus’ death, thus indicating that they had a heavenly calling.” — re 125, paragraph 19

 

This is to show that we rejoice in the fact that Jesus successfully accomplished God’s will and that we can have a relationship with the Father by him using the ransom to completely atone for our sins. (John 16:33; 1 John 4:10) 

 

That is absolutely worth celebrating at the memorial. 

 

There are several ways the word 'celebrate' can be used.

To perform (a sacrament or solemn ceremony) publicly and with appropriate rites
To honor (an occasion, such as a holiday) especially by solemn ceremonies or by refraining from ordinary business
To mark (something, such as an anniversary) by festivities or other deviation from routine
To hold up or play up for public notice

 

To celebrate would mean the memorial would be performed annually but wouldn't mean it was a festive occasion.
 

[daydream]

8 hours ago, Tronora said:

God minnehøytid

Happy Memorial Day. I too hesitated to say Happy Memorial but in the national language there is the usual 'Selamat' which means 'safe' a word the locals attached to any celebration/greeting. In English I would say 'have a blessed Memorial'

Merriam Webster

bringing pleasure, contentment

a blessed event

 

Looking forward, with a bit of trepidation to this evening commemoration where I hope to meet lots of nice people. Last year, I happened to sit behind a older man who turned out to be a disfellowshipped person. Oops a brother who had been removed from the congregation many years back. I hope to see him since I have not have any communication with him for over a year. 

Spoiler

 

Edited Saturday at 05:32 AM by daydream

[gusdn1]

Happy Memorial of Jesus' Death.

 

It's a bit unusual to have "happy" and "death" in the same sentence. 😅

I usually just say,

 

Quote

Enjoy the Memorial!

 

I also avoid saying "enjoy 'your' memorial."

I'm pretty particular about the correct way to phrase anything related to the organization. I've learned a lot over time about being very careful. 🥲

Edited Saturday at 08:42 AM by gusdn1

[Friend of Peace]

Brothers, should we be “overly righteous” if one wants to say “happy memorial” or to use the term “celebrate?” Allow others to use their free will to honour the son. (Ecc. 7:16)

[truce]

To get an idea of how we are to conduct ourselves on this day, think back to how the Israelites observed the annual passover.  Was it a joyous occasion to celebrate their deliverance from Egyptian bondage? Or did they walk about solemnly weeping and gnashing their teeth in soberness and gloom? Compare 1 Corinthians 5:7.

[Mike047]

May we all be moved by this memorial occasion, reaffirming our lover for our loving God, Jehovah, and for our loving eternal father Jesus. Let our praise flow to them on this special day.

[Felibest]

We have to think of ways to invite more people to show our appreciation 

[Dages]

Memorial right now.

Have a nice day, friends

[Ishaya]

17 hours ago, feather said:

agree with Torty, never heard of any greeting accompanied with the Memorial

We 'commemorate' or 'remember' Jesus death.

 

 Christendom makes everything into a celebration. It's not a celebration.

  We show respect & gratitude for the ransom,

  Jehovah's greatest gift to humans ❣️

 

 

I'm not really sure what you call celebration, because you make it seem like its a bad thing to celebrate the memorial.

Is there anything wrong with celebrating the memorial? 

 

Sometimes,after the event at the KH some brothers usually hold a small celebration in their home and invite others to join them,is there anything wrong with this?

[Ishaya]

3 hours ago, Friend of Peace said:

Brothers, should we be “overly righteous” if one wants to say “happy memorial” or to use the term “celebrate?” Allow others to use their free will to honour the son. (Ecc. 7:16)

 

Nicely said my brother 

[feather]

18 hours ago, Friend of Peace said:

The organisation have referred to the memorial as a celebration:

 

”Of these, 36,732 partook of the emblems at the annual celebration of the Memorial of Jesus’ death, thus indicating that they had a heavenly calling.” — re 125, paragraph 19

In the past, sure

good to keep in mind  the slave is always updating terminology to a more accurate bible understanding...

 do not recall seeing or hearing 'celebrate' with 'memorial' in many years,

 could be wrong though 

 

 If your reference is to the revelation climax book, that book is nearly 40 toyears old with no update.

 

 Like JP said just doesn't seem right to have Celebrate and death in the same sentence

[truce]

11 hours ago, Ishaya said:

 

I'm not really sure what you call celebration, because you make it seem like its a bad thing to celebrate the memorial.

Is there anything wrong with celebrating the memorial? 

 

Sometimes,after the event at the KH some brothers usually hold a small celebration in their home and invite others to join them,is there anything wrong with this?

No

[truce]

6 hours ago, feather said:

In the past, sure

good to keep in mind  the slave is always updating terminology to a more accurate bible understanding...

 do not recall seeing or hearing 'celebrate' with 'memorial' in many years,

 could be wrong though 

 

 If your reference is to the revelation climax book, that book is nearly 40 toyears old with no update.

 

 Like JP said just doesn't seem right to have Celebrate and death in the same sentence

We celebrate Jesus death and resurrection and what it accomplishes. His death can not be compared to fht of us imperfect humans because his death mean life for us. I celebrate because it is special to me. How about you?

[Tortuga]

14 minutes ago, truce said:

I celebrate because it is special to me. How about you?

I thought the original question had to do with how the world "celebrate" is used. Celebrate can mean to observe something on a regular basis with due dignity. That is an appropriate use of the word when we speak about celebrating the memorial of Christ death. However, Celebrate can also be used to indicate a festive occasion, such as celebrating a birthday or holiday. 

 

The memorial of Christ death is a special occasion that we all look forward to celebrating with due dignity. If a person decides to say 'Have a Happy Memorial' we understand the intent of the expression. Whether someone decides to say that or not, is really just their business.

Edited Sunday at 12:02 AM by Tortuga

[Tortuga]

6 hours ago, feather said:

do not recall seeing or hearing 'celebrate' with 'memorial' in many years,

 could be wrong though 

I think you are right. I hadn't noticed that, so I did a search on WTLIB and the last time 'celebrate' and 'memorial' were used in the same sentence was over 20 years ago. Good catch!

[daydream]

16 hours ago, Friend of Peace said:

Ecc. 7:16

“Do not be over righteous, neither be overwise-why destroy yourself?” 

This verse warns against excessive self-righteousness and pride in one’s own wisdom.

 

 

Edited Sunday at 01:19 AM by daydream