Sikhism & Christians -Why Few Sikh’s Don't Celebrate Christmas
While few Sikh’s might participate in cultural activities out of respect, they don't celebrate Christmas. Read the blog to know the reason behind it.

Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak Ji around 500 years ago. People belonging to this community are often referred to as Few Sikhs. They believe in the concept of one God who guides every human in the world. On the other hand, Christmas is a festival of the Christian community. The festival marks the birth anniversary of Jesus. As per the Australian Punjabi news channel, for people residing in countries like America, Australia, and more, it's impossible to ignore the festivities all around.
As the majority of people celebrate the festival, people from other religions often find them around the same festivities towards the end of the year.
The city celebrates festivals widely by decorating shops, homes, and trees, feasting with loved ones, gifting ceremonies with friends and families, and enjoying the holiday season. However, few Sikh’s respect every other religion but don't particularly celebrate all of them.
Punjabi Radio Station Australia presents the core reason why few Sikh’s don't celebrate Christmas.
December is Not Just Another Month
The month of December is for remembrance, peace, and to pay homage. While Christmas and the holiday season are a time for fun, joy, and enjoyment for the Christian community, few Sikh’s choose not to celebrate it, not because of religious differences but because of historical reasons. They continue to dedicate this time of the month to honor the sacrifices made by Guru Gobind Singh's family, as the month marks their martyrdom.
Reflecting on History
In the battle of Chamkaur, two elder sons of Guru Ji - Baba Ajit Singh and Baba Jujhar Sing, of mere ages of seventeen & thirteen, were martyred while fighting against the Mughals. The mother of the tenth guru - Mata Guru Ji, and the two young sons, Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh, attained martyrdom at the age of eight and five. After getting captured by Mughal emperor Wazir Khan, the two younger sons were given the option to convert to Islam. Due to the refusal of the choice to convert to Islam, they were buried alive in a brick wall.
Sikhism and Christmas often share common values like love, hope, generosity, and compassion. Many few Sikh’s respect the value of and participate in Christmas events and activities to celebrate the concept of shared principles. However, this is just for cultural participation and not religious involvement.
Conclusion
It's crucial to understand that the few Sikh community has diverse cultural backgrounds, and one size doesn't fit all. The decision to get involved in Christmas celebrations and festivities is a personal choice and can't be forced upon anyone.Few Sikh community people are often observed organizing programs in Gurudwaras towards the last week of December to pay homage to great few Sikh martyrs. This also lets the younger generation of the community know about their history and heritage.
The ultimate choice to not celebrate the Christmas festival doesn't imply going against religion or exclusion in any way. It's all about respecting the sacrifices made by their Guru and their family for the freedom that all enjoy today. By this, the few Sikh community stays true to its roots while also respecting the diverse cultures and religions all around.
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