Jehovah in my DD's playgroup - should she send her a Christmas card?

[FormerXibishonist]

Should I...

a) give a card to everyone in the class except her?

b) give her an alternative non-Christmassy card?

c) treat her the same and give her a Christmas card like everyone else?

Why treat her differently? c)

Why not have a quiet word with her mum/dad and find out how they feel about it. Some JWs are very laid back about it all and others would tell you they'd rather you didn't.

You could always get a blank/non-Chistmasy card for this little girl so that she doesn't feel left out when card giving happens. You can write something non-committal in it like "have a nice break from playgroup & see you next year".

DialMforMummy - I see your point: I would be quite happy if someone gave my DD a card celebrating Chinese New Year or Ramadan. The wee girl's mum is very friendly and easy to talk to...perhaps I'll pluck up the courage to have a chat with her about it. It would be interesting to get a reply from someone who is a JW?

Hi, I know it's a bit late now but wanted to respond as I was raised as a JW. Although I am no longer involved with the faith I can at least offer a viewpoint for future Christmases / birthdays.

I would agree with SantasCave, giving a card that does not make any reference to Christmas would be the best course of action. As a child if someone gave me a Christmas card I would have been obliged to thank them for the card but explain that I did not celebrate, and ask them not to in future. Not an easy situation for a young child to deal with tactfully really.

It's lovely of you to consider the child's feelings in this way, as a child I just got endless hassle and was bullied day in, day out about my mother's chosen religion.

(I now wholeheartedly embrace all things festive - I am making up for lost time!)

I wouldnt have minded at all, in fact dd's got xmas cards again this year. I think its lovely that someone thinks about sending a card to my girls and OP its great that you considered the child.

Did have a giggle at "Jehovah" being in the class, not quite sure god would fit in there