@Leen Atheism is not a religion. Religion is a belief system. Atheism is a lack of belief in a God/Gods. Humanism not a religion but rather a philosophical view. You can be religious/ a thiest and a humanist. You can be an atheist and a humanist.
I'm Christian, and I agree Chris. There are so many branches of Christianity, each with their own traditions (of the ones who celebrate the holiday), that the meaning and practices are very subjective to one's own culture.
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It could also be that some people watching her just don't have a UA-cam account for whatever reason so they can't subscribe! :0c But ya, you're explanation for this is really reasonable! I probably tried to hide the UA-cam channels I watched from my parents as well a few years ago(aka when I was much younger), lmao.
I usually just watch people for a while before I subscribe because I don't want to unsubscribe when I find out that I wouldn't want to watch most video's they post. So her saying that actually made me subscribe because I didn't even realize that I wasn't subscribed yet 😁
Alexis Ericson I agree with this on many many levels. My issue was more of an extremely controlling significant other (whom I’ve now ended things with) but I completely understand why some people might not feel safe doing so if someone is watching their history and judging them.
for me i think islam is the only religion who really make us living in peace and love each other if any one of you have a question pleas ask me i will help you and yuuup that is all do not believe what you see on tv
I'm pagan/wiccan and I celebrate yule this time of year - I love that the pagan traditions are tied into Christmas, it makes it so much easier to celebrate my religion and not feel like I'm the odd one out! lots of greenery, food and honouring the season
Jessica, please keep doing quaker videos!!! There is so little Quaker content on youtube. It's a great way for young convinced friends like myself to stay engaged. Keep doing it!!!
I'm a pagan so I celebrate Yuletide but quakerism is probably my favorite religion to research and interact with. They're such positive people generally.
It's so nice to see someone of another faith celebrating festivals that have pagan roots and actually noticing/accepting this without trying to cover it up. Another reason to love Jessica 💕 I've always found Quakerism interesting to learn about. Personally I'm not really religious, I believe that everything is sacred and nature is our provider (not a god but I realise the importance and power of nature) but I don't dismiss the idea of a higher being/deities etc but don't particularly worship any. I also celebrate most pagan festivals, mainly the esbats and equinox/solstices. So some kind of off the path paganism 🤷🏻♀️😂
@@HN-kr1nf It's the pagan term for a full moon :) and Cris also had it pretty accurate too. We tend to have a mini celebration, whether that's alone or with others. Usually involves putting crystals and tools out to charge, just looking at the moon and manifesting for the upcoming lunar month
@@opulentzinger Totally hear you! So many people start thinking I'm really odd when I tell them I'm pagan. They're like 'but you're such a nice person'
I don’t think Quakers would be considered Christians (she even said as much in the video). But there is a wide variety in Christian denominations and individuals. We aren’t all announcing our religion everywhere or judging or evangelizing. I frankly keep it to myself because people say things like your comment and I’m afraid of being judged based on the label Christian.
@@mschrisfrank2420 I think it's so hard to find the balance between sharing the gospel with others and forcing your religion it's a daily struggle for me!
@@szymongorczynski7621 while I can't speak for the op I think they are trying to say it is very different then for example the roman Catholic Church because there are less strict traditions and stuff idk tho
I'm right at the beginning just wanted to add In Hebrew days are also just numbered (apart from Shabbat (Saturday) and in the bible (old testament) the months don't have names either and are referred to by number.
In Hebrew the names of the days is literally “first, second, third”. The only exception is Saturday or the Sabbath that comes from the word strike or stop because it’s at this day that you need to stop working and rest.
Thank you for this video Jessica. I love a good ponder on meanings! I agree with the idea that it's nice to make life meaningful and appreciate the gift of getting to be alive, I think adversity can really bring that into focus. Personally, I celebrate the summer solstice, because it makes sense to be joyful on the longest brightest day of the year! And at midwinter, I celebrate the darkest longest night, and the knoedge that the spark of light will return with longer days and warmth, as a metaphor for life too. At Christmas, because I live in nz, but we do a family christmas in the garden, and I enjoy the picnic food, relaxing, and appreciation through small gifts my family does. I really appreciate how open and relatable you make your spiritual questions, I guess that's a reflection of the non judgement of the quaker philosophy, the encouragemnt and trust to speak your mind and also listen to others genuinely too. My dad was a quaker for years, and I'm realising how much of what you say is familiar through him parenting me. Anyway, all the best
I find it so weird that when I first saw Jessica's videos, I didn't know what a quaker is now I'm occasionally watching, I get reminded that she IS one and now I've been studying it quite a lot over the years
I’m a Wiccan and have been for well over 10 years at this point I celebrate Yule as well as Christmas because of family, but in recent months I’ve came to the conclusion that possibly in another life (if you believe in that sort of thing) that I could happily be a Quaker. While it’s not for me in this life who knows what’s next so this very well could be what I lean towards eventually. I love the fact that it’s a well deserved break and breath of fresh air from the whole of ceremonial Evangelical beliefs that exist today and tend to focus more on conversion and at times within the last 40 years, violence by a select few people towards others who don’t agree with this. It’s a lot more friendly, accepting, streamlined and in ways less complicated and flashy than a lot of modern Bible based religions and beliefs which deserves a ton of respect in itself.
Just to add an anecdote to your story, growing up, my two best friends were Jewish, and they celebrated Christmas, albeit the secular aspects of it. They put up a tree and decorated their houses with Santa Claus and snowmen and reindeer and twinkling lights...all that jazz. Their rationale was, Christmas is mostly a secular holiday nowadays anyway, and there's nothing religious about a man sliding down your chimney to deliver presents underneath a pine tree you've propped up in the living room. I couldn't find fault in their argument. You wouldn't see Christians celebrating Hanukkah, however, as there's no secular aspect to that holiday for non-Jews to partake in. I do love a good latke, though. I'm an atheist, and I celebrate Christmas the exact same way. I love the music and the lights and the decorations and the food and the togetherness with friends and family. You don't need religious faith or even _Christian_ religious faith to enjoy that.
I'm not religious but my family is Jewish. I love the American tradition of going to a Chinese restaurant on Christmas and I am very sad that my favorite Asian buffet is no longer there.
Omg, people. I’m crying with laughter. Happy Chanukah, for when it rolls around this year. Actually, you get to start celebrating before Christmas this year, right?
I mean know you don't celebrate Christmas but I mean Hanukkah is kind of like having 8 Christmases... Okay so not really but correct me if I'm wrong but do you get a present on each day or is that a myth.yes I'm aware that that's not what hanukkah's about but neither was Christmas and we still get presents.
Thank you for the blog as and the idea of the “prompts” in the advent house! A “tenet” is a belief. A “tenement” is a large housing project (with a rundown connotation in the US). Both have a root from “tenere”, to hold.
I really think that Christmas has become a family holiday more than a religious one. At least in Canada, I can’t talk for others. But here, I can’t think of anyone I know that sees Christmas as a religious event. We all celebrate family and spending time together. I think it’s the best part of Christmas!
Installing christmas tree’s trinkets and wrapping small gifts to be placed under is a popular moment for children. Christmas trees become a symbol of Christmas celebrations and of course a time that is expected by children even for the whole family. Although Christmas Tree is a regular cypress tree full of ornaments but very meaningful to improve the warmth of the family. “I felt the warmth of a family”, and of course the angels are happy to see it from a distance. Welcome to Christmas and New Year.
This was a wonderful video! I love hearing about other people's beliefs. I especially liked the "you can't smell your own Christmas" bit. What an important thing to remember. It is easy to identify other people's traditions, beliefs, and biases that are different from our own experience. This season is a great time to take a moment to "smell our own Christmas" - examine why we think, believe, and act the way we do and be genuinely interested in why others think, believe, and act the way they do. In fact, that sounds like a great tradition everyone can enjoy. Maybe every year we should learn about a different culture/religion and celebrate with them.
I loved this video!! I grew up in a non-denominational Christian church where everyone was welcome. I think the holidays are a fantastic time to stop our "Day To Day" thoughts that can be scattered (brain fog is SOOOO real people) & instead focus on what we are grateful for over the past year, or; to think about the people you are buying Christmas gifts for, & include a hand written note tucked in to the gift itself. I think a hand written note is one of the most underrated gifts out there. Especially when it’s to tell someone how you feel about them or to thank them for a specific incident. You always remind us to think outside of box which I love!! Speaking of, I need to get quite a few notes written & a package sent off to all of you!! Hugs, love & kisses for the pups 🤗💜🦋😘🐾🐾 Edit: Collab with Stevie!!!
I get that feeling, as a pagan that celebrates the sabbats/wheel of year its so refreshing to get in touch with that spiritual/religious core like you can try everyday but a special moment/day can be recharging
I'm Catholic and I adore hearing about others religions and how the celebrate the holidays. I also heard many similarities between how you practice quakerism and how I practice my faith (especially with sustainability and spreading peace) which is so comforting ❤️
I like how you also respect pagans, I'm pagan and most Christians in the usa (well older Christians) treat us like we are evil. Thank you for not thinking we are evil ❤ Quakers seem really cool.
It's really interesting to hear about some Quaker views on Christmas, as someone who was brought up atheist and went to a Christian school but turned out to be neither. I really enjoy hearing about how everyone celebrates things differently.
I’ve been looking forward to your Vlogmas so much! Really helps put me in the festive spirit. Loving every minute so far - I love your singular take on life, and I enjoy learning more about your Quaker beliefs. So interesting!
It is great to hear about Quakerism - it's such a calm and sensible religion. As a modern day pagan I love that so many people join in Yuletide celebrations with me, even if they don't know it! So long as Christmas is giving people the warm fuzzy happy feelings, it is special regardless of who/what you have your faith in! Blessed be to everyone!
I'm Quaker and it feels so good to see such wonderful representation! It's hard to stay in touch with my faith while in college but watching your videos helps me feel like I am a tiny bit closer to my beloved Quaker community back home.
I go to a Quaker college and have been considering learning more about the religion and potentially exploring more of what it's about. Thank you for the great video!
Maybe not for vlogmas... but several of your videos where Quakerism comes up have made me wonder/question how my own beliefs would fit into it, and how compatible they are. It's been enlightening... Thank you
Growing up, our Quaker meeting did Christmas plays every year but not usually the nativity. One year, my mom tried to do a First Day School lesson about consensus and we ended up with an Olive the Other Reindeer/Stone Soup/Happy Feet mashup. And we do a Christmas Eve carol sing.
Love the season....I celebrate the Solstice....gratitude for the spirit ofancestors who went before and the beauty of the returning light that is within us all. Relatively pagen.
Thank you for enlightening me on the Quaker religious practices. You opened my eyes to aspects I never knew of. Like you, I find myself in the middle when it comes to Christmas, balancing the religious & festive ( or 'commercial') goings on. The one overall concept I never waver on is the act of giving. Whether it be monetary donations or food donations or clothing donations or donating my time ... I truly enjoy giving of what I have and/or can. Sharing something that helps achieve a happiness for another is what I have & always will cherish, not just during the holidays but year round. I believe it to be healthy and fulfilling to celebrate traditions. As the saying goes, "Peace on Earth, goodwill towards men." 🤔 Perhaps it's time to alter that. How about: "Peace on Earth, goodwill to ALL" Thank you for the video, Jessica. #Vlogmas is off to a fantastic start. Maybe for a future Vlogmas video you could discuss any traditions you & Claudia share, or any the two of you wish to begin. Thanks again! Take care!! 👍🤟💝
Thanks for your personal expression of Quaker experience; as a Quaker in the U.S. from the "programmed" tradition, I found much resonance and am grateful for your use of social media to share about Quakerism. All the best as you continue to mind the Light!
As a quaker myself and a UK person to boot. It was so nice to see a fellow sister talk about our faith. There are not many UK vlogers which are lgbt and none that are openly quaker. BTW the quaker faith has no standing on marram between people in the lgbt community. We were the first to acknowledge it's validity. I must say this blog was delightful and happy holidays.
As an atheist raised in a Catholic School, it's always great to hear you talk about Quakerism, because I definitely think it's the road the Christian Church should have taken a looooong time ago, towards acceptance and respect of everyone, and not just the few who tick all the boxes
The collar attached to the shirt or is it a separate thing? And if it's a separate thing where do you get it? Edit: It's a pearl collar sold by British Retro
I think it's a collab with either Stevie Boebi or Molly Burke...I'd really like to hear about what books you read/ audio books you listened to this year and how you liked them or chose them
This was so interesting! I come from, ancestrally, a family of Quakers, but it hasn't been observed in my family for at least a century. I find it fascinating to see the modern iteration of quakerism and truly appreciate you celebrating and sharing with us!
Fan fact! A lot of Asian languages (Chinese, Japanese, Korean I know for sure, probably more) also do the months and dates the same-ish way. They do have names for the days of the week but they say dates (example December 3) as 12 month 3 day. I always love learning from you about Quakerism because you explain it in such a soothing and calming way. I'm an agnostic theist who can't claim to know if any one religion has anything right or wrong but that something somewhere might be. And that kind of attitude is kind of how I feel Quakerism is when you talk about it. Like there is no telling someone they are right or wrong because each person gets to experience it their own way and I just love it!
I loved this, personally I identify as Catholic but I absolutely love hearing about what other people believe in without the judgement of other religions. I always try to listen to what people say and understand their point of view without pushing my own beliefs on them. Which is what I think you've done beautifully here, Thankyou for this video 10/10 😍😍😍
I so appreciate your explanation of religion, Quakerism and holidays. It's the thinking that I hold dearest. You do you and bless you always. Thank you!
I have so enjoyed all of your videos about Quakerism. I've attended a meeting once and want to go again and am reading a wonderful book about it. Actually, I like all of your videos! You're awesome.
Always love your videos about Quakerism. It makes me want to start implementing some of those things in my life. Such a loving group with lovely beliefs. You definitely seem to shine those beliefs all year long tho, you’re such a sweet and kind soul Jessica! So happy that you share your life with us 💕
I love your channel because you are always so happy and smiling, making jokes and just enjoying yourself. But it’s also nice to see a bit more serious side and hear your thoughts and opinions and even sometimes your struggles. It may sound weird, but it kind of makes you more real and authentic and not just some UA-cam personality.
I love learning about different beliefs, thanks so much for sharing and explaining. As a pagan I just love knowledge, and understanding others, it's fills the world with more love x
I love learning about Quakerism through you. I find it such a beautiful thing. Also, I literally “ooh’ed” our loud when you mentioned gluten free, sugar free mince pie. My husband is diabetic and I have numerous issues, and I’ve been desperately looking for a good GF/SF mince pie recipe!
Your videos about religion and politics are always so insightful and well structured!! I absolutely love your explanations or thoughts about this kind of topics! Thank you so much for all your hard work!!! 💖💖
Hello. Hi. I love your videos. Mmm...cake. Also what has been your favourite Christmas ad of all time? Mine is Man on the moon John Lewis advert. It just gives me so much nostalgia.
Jessica, you have a beautiful outlook and attitude, your personality has an effervecense that is infectious! I adore your optimism and you are a joy to listen to. Thanks so much, you are a beautiful human being and you give me hope in bucket loads. I wish you the best in all you do, you deserve nothing less ❤️ big love from the west of Ireland 💚🤍🧡
i had to come back to this video after "Public Universal Friend" trended on twitter, quakerism seems so comfortable and nice, seems as though they are always on the right side of history!
Last year, a group of children at my meetinghouse put on a hilarious rendition of an old Quaker play about the “scandalous” Christmas traditions that most people were participating in soon after things like Christmas trees were becoming popular. Everyone had a good laugh!
Honestly Christmas season use to be a time where I would spoil my family with multiple unique gifts and also celebrate baby Jesus and the virgins Mary’s birthday (raised catholic) but now this year I lost my job with no real hope soon, I’m finally made to rethink it all, I do appreciate time with my family with food. So Christmas means a time to gather and share a piece of each other’s stories from the year and really get to understand each other.
Not religious but every time you make a video on this topic I actually want to listen and learn. As some people have said this seems like such an accepting and versatile religion. “You do you” is amazing and doesn’t make me feel bad for watching and not being a Quaker 😅 Thank you for always bringing different views to a platform like UA-cam and having a safe space for people to learn.
I am Jewish and I really wasn’t raised celebrating Christmas but now that I am an adult, I like the pretty lights, the trees and the music, so I do the thing now. I get my Christmas tree, decorate the house, make gifts and a nice kosher meal for my friends. Conclusion : Christmas doesn’t have to be a religious event these days as it is mostly a cultural thing these days.
I love when you do videos on Quakerism. Actually, they prompted me to finally visit a Meeting (something I’d been interested in for a while), and now I’m a kind of sort of Quaker-ish. Yay!
I really appreciate your history of disability series. The biographies of disabled people and history of abelism and eugenics is not talked about often and your videos are very informative and well put together. The history of eugenics stuff is maybe a bit depressing for decembertime but another biography could be fun :)
Thank you for making such high quality videos. I love how you get right to it and cram in the content, instead of the standard UA-cam format of stretching thirty seconds of meat into a fifteen minute video.
We started going to our local quaker meetings for worship after watching your videos explaining quakerism and next year we will be renewing our vows for our 5th anniversary in quaker fashion also recognising my wife as in he past two years she has come out as trans
I believe my grandmother is quaker. I'm not entirely sure though. But she donates money each Christmas, and gives the grandchildren some money. One year my mum adopted some chickens through oxfam for her and she said it was the best present she's ever received.
This was a really enjoyable video I’m a UK based Unitarian (not to be confused with the slightly different US UU church) so much of this is the same but we do services a little more classic Protestanty. Our minister often refers to quakers as our sister church :)
The Christmas card idea is the best! You two are the best 😩❤️ your videos are always so nice to watch, gives me such good vibes and feelings! Much needed today.
It's always interesting to learn about Quakerism
Kcaj Does Stuff agree, she has soo many interesting fact in basically all the video :). Had no idea about the Quaker before knowing it by her :D
@Kcaj also Interesting if you Google "krampus". To see who santa clause really is
Quakerism seems like a very comforting religion
@Elizabeth D right. Like you find God within yourself which seems really nice
It's still a religion. ..
@Leen Atheism is not a religion. Religion is a belief system. Atheism is a lack of belief in a God/Gods.
Humanism not a religion but rather a philosophical view. You can be religious/ a thiest and a humanist. You can be an atheist and a humanist.
It is very comforting
@Leen Which part? I think the Athiesm part is non debatable.
I’m a Christian and was raised such, but my feeling is that most of Christmas is a cultural experience. The meaning is whatever you give it.
AnHeC huh
I'm Christian, and I agree Chris. There are so many branches of Christianity, each with their own traditions (of the ones who celebrate the holiday), that the meaning and practices are very subjective to one's own culture.
Yeah as an athiest who was raised Christian. I see it as more of a cultural thing.
"You can't smell your own Christmas." --Jessica, 2019
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But you sure can smell your husbands if he ate Brussels sprouts 🤪😜
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It could also be that some people watching her just don't have a UA-cam account for whatever reason so they can't subscribe! :0c But ya, you're explanation for this is really reasonable! I probably tried to hide the UA-cam channels I watched from my parents as well a few years ago(aka when I was much younger), lmao.
I usually just watch people for a while before I subscribe because I don't want to unsubscribe when I find out that I wouldn't want to watch most video's they post.
So her saying that actually made me subscribe because I didn't even realize that I wasn't subscribed yet 😁
@@mickb.8925 Same here!
Alexis Ericson I agree with this on many many levels. My issue was more of an extremely controlling significant other (whom I’ve now ended things with) but I completely understand why some people might not feel safe doing so if someone is watching their history and judging them.
Yes yes yes!!! 👏
I love the idea of Quakerism, it seems like the most relaxed religion
Agreed🥰🦄
Yeah.
for me
i think islam is the only religion who really make us living in peace and love each other
if any one of you have a question pleas ask me
i will help you
and yuuup
that is all
do not believe what you see on tv
@@studygirl6160 lmao
@@emptyroom12 if you don't believe me
ask any question
and i will answer you
and pleas start to learn how to respect the others beliefs
I'm pagan/wiccan and I celebrate yule this time of year - I love that the pagan traditions are tied into Christmas, it makes it so much easier to celebrate my religion and not feel like I'm the odd one out! lots of greenery, food and honouring the season
Jessica, please keep doing quaker videos!!! There is so little Quaker content on youtube. It's a great way for young convinced friends like myself to stay engaged. Keep doing it!!!
I'm a pagan so I celebrate Yuletide but quakerism is probably my favorite religion to research and interact with. They're such positive people generally.
Same!!! Pagan gang
@@butallislost ... pagang?
I am pagan to but we seem to be far and few between
@@jems824 you're absolutely right. How did i not get that
@@butallislost Thanks for giving me the opportunity to participate!
Perfect blend of strong religious identity and tolerance thanks Jessica!
It's so nice to see someone of another faith celebrating festivals that have pagan roots and actually noticing/accepting this without trying to cover it up. Another reason to love Jessica 💕
I've always found Quakerism interesting to learn about. Personally I'm not really religious, I believe that everything is sacred and nature is our provider (not a god but I realise the importance and power of nature) but I don't dismiss the idea of a higher being/deities etc but don't particularly worship any. I also celebrate most pagan festivals, mainly the esbats and equinox/solstices. So some kind of off the path paganism 🤷🏻♀️😂
what is an esbat?
@@HN-kr1nf I believe it's observing a full moon, kind of similar like how someone observes Thanksgiving or Christmas with a feast and celebrations.
@Fernsby Fox I agree. I am pagan and its nice to see my religion getting acknowledged instead of demonized for a change :)
@@HN-kr1nf It's the pagan term for a full moon :) and Cris also had it pretty accurate too. We tend to have a mini celebration, whether that's alone or with others. Usually involves putting crystals and tools out to charge, just looking at the moon and manifesting for the upcoming lunar month
@@opulentzinger Totally hear you! So many people start thinking I'm really odd when I tell them I'm pagan. They're like 'but you're such a nice person'
I wish more Christians were non judgemental and laid back. Your church sounds positively delightful
And yes to green sustainable pagan Christmas imagery 💚
I don’t think Quakers would be considered Christians (she even said as much in the video).
But there is a wide variety in Christian denominations and individuals. We aren’t all announcing our religion everywhere or judging or evangelizing. I frankly keep it to myself because people say things like your comment and I’m afraid of being judged based on the label Christian.
@@mschrisfrank2420 I think it's so hard to find the balance between sharing the gospel with others and forcing your religion it's a daily struggle for me!
So you like it because Quakerism isn't Christian...
@@szymongorczynski7621 while I can't speak for the op I think they are trying to say it is very different then for example the roman Catholic Church because there are less strict traditions and stuff idk tho
I'm right at the beginning just wanted to add
In Hebrew days are also just numbered (apart from Shabbat (Saturday) and in the bible (old testament) the months don't have names either and are referred to by number.
I just commented that too ! Hanukah sameach
@@ayellowpapercrown6750 lol great minds think alike. Hannuka Sameach to you
Same thing in Korean actually!
That's exactly how it works in Chinese too. The word for "Monday" is just 星期一 (day 1 of the week), and "January" is 一月 (first month)
there is actually Hebrew names for the months in the Hebrew calendar.
"You can't smell your own Christmas." -Jessica Kellgren-Fozard, 2019
I love your videos on Quakerism. It’s such a nice sounding group to me and I’ve genuinely found myself so interested in it since finding your channel.
The original quaker calendar is super interisting ! The Jewish/Hebrew calendar also works like that.
Sunday : yom rishon (first day)
Monday : yom sheni (second day)
Tuesday : yom shloshi (third day
Wednesday : yom revihi (fourth day)
Thursday : yom h’amishi (fifth day)
Friday : yol shishi (sixth day)
Saturday : yom shabbath (shabbos day !
In Hebrew the names of the days is literally “first, second, third”. The only exception is Saturday or the Sabbath that comes from the word strike or stop because it’s at this day that you need to stop working and rest.
Thank you for this video Jessica. I love a good ponder on meanings! I agree with the idea that it's nice to make life meaningful and appreciate the gift of getting to be alive, I think adversity can really bring that into focus. Personally, I celebrate the summer solstice, because it makes sense to be joyful on the longest brightest day of the year! And at midwinter, I celebrate the darkest longest night, and the knoedge that the spark of light will return with longer days and warmth, as a metaphor for life too. At Christmas, because I live in nz, but we do a family christmas in the garden, and I enjoy the picnic food, relaxing, and appreciation through small gifts my family does. I really appreciate how open and relatable you make your spiritual questions, I guess that's a reflection of the non judgement of the quaker philosophy, the encouragemnt and trust to speak your mind and also listen to others genuinely too. My dad was a quaker for years, and I'm realising how much of what you say is familiar through him parenting me. Anyway, all the best
Why aren't all religions more like Quakerism, I ask? The world would be a better place..
Honestly, your voice is the only ASMR I need in my life. All your videos are so soothing, relaxing, and informative. Thank you for simply existing. 😊
I find it so weird that when I first saw Jessica's videos, I didn't know what a quaker is
now I'm occasionally watching, I get reminded that she IS one and now I've been studying it quite a lot over the years
I’m a Wiccan and have been for well over 10 years at this point I celebrate Yule as well as Christmas because of family, but in recent months I’ve came to the conclusion that possibly in another life (if you believe in that sort of thing) that I could happily be a Quaker. While it’s not for me in this life who knows what’s next so this very well could be what I lean towards eventually. I love the fact that it’s a well deserved break and breath of fresh air from the whole of ceremonial Evangelical beliefs that exist today and tend to focus more on conversion and at times within the last 40 years, violence by a select few people towards others who don’t agree with this. It’s a lot more friendly, accepting, streamlined and in ways less complicated and flashy than a lot of modern Bible based religions and beliefs which deserves a ton of respect in itself.
I went to a Quaker school and always loved the philosophy of everyone being equal and "That of God" or "That of good" in everyone.
3:26. The subtitles say “poor windows” not poor widows. 😃
Correctly I would say. There is a tax on windows don't you know!
Windows need attention, too.
But they also correctly picked up "anywho". I'm easily impressed.
We’re in the middle of the season of people being amazed that I, a jew, don’t celebrate Christmas. Like... bruh....
Just to add an anecdote to your story, growing up, my two best friends were Jewish, and they celebrated Christmas, albeit the secular aspects of it. They put up a tree and decorated their houses with Santa Claus and snowmen and reindeer and twinkling lights...all that jazz. Their rationale was, Christmas is mostly a secular holiday nowadays anyway, and there's nothing religious about a man sliding down your chimney to deliver presents underneath a pine tree you've propped up in the living room. I couldn't find fault in their argument. You wouldn't see Christians celebrating Hanukkah, however, as there's no secular aspect to that holiday for non-Jews to partake in. I do love a good latke, though.
I'm an atheist, and I celebrate Christmas the exact same way. I love the music and the lights and the decorations and the food and the togetherness with friends and family. You don't need religious faith or even _Christian_ religious faith to enjoy that.
I'm not religious but my family is Jewish. I love the American tradition of going to a Chinese restaurant on Christmas and I am very sad that my favorite Asian buffet is no longer there.
Happy Early Hanukkah
Omg, people. I’m crying with laughter.
Happy Chanukah, for when it rolls around this year. Actually, you get to start celebrating before Christmas this year, right?
I mean know you don't celebrate Christmas but I mean Hanukkah is kind of like having 8 Christmases... Okay so not really but correct me if I'm wrong but do you get a present on each day or is that a myth.yes I'm aware that that's not what hanukkah's about but neither was Christmas and we still get presents.
I keep forgetting that it is vlogmas and then being super excited that Jessica posted again so soon.
Thank you for acknowledging the Pagan roots of Christian festivals. *hug
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Thank you for the blog as and the idea of the “prompts” in the advent house!
A “tenet” is a belief. A “tenement” is a large housing project (with a rundown connotation in the US). Both have a root from “tenere”, to hold.
I really think that Christmas has become a family holiday more than a religious one. At least in Canada, I can’t talk for others. But here, I can’t think of anyone I know that sees Christmas as a religious event. We all celebrate family and spending time together. I think it’s the best part of Christmas!
Installing christmas tree’s trinkets and wrapping small gifts to be placed under is a popular moment for children. Christmas trees become a symbol of Christmas celebrations and of course a time that is expected by children even for the whole family. Although Christmas Tree is a regular cypress tree full of ornaments but very meaningful to improve the warmth of the family. “I felt the warmth of a family”, and of course the angels are happy to see it from a distance. Welcome to Christmas and New Year.
You unrolled that piece of paper so smoothly 😍
This was a wonderful video! I love hearing about other people's beliefs. I especially liked the "you can't smell your own Christmas" bit. What an important thing to remember. It is easy to identify other people's traditions, beliefs, and biases that are different from our own experience. This season is a great time to take a moment to "smell our own Christmas" - examine why we think, believe, and act the way we do and be genuinely interested in why others think, believe, and act the way they do. In fact, that sounds like a great tradition everyone can enjoy. Maybe every year we should learn about a different culture/religion and celebrate with them.
I'm not really religious but I love hearing about quakerism
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I loved this video!! I grew up in a non-denominational Christian church where everyone was welcome. I think the holidays are a fantastic time to stop our "Day To Day" thoughts that can be scattered (brain fog is SOOOO real people) & instead focus on what we are grateful for over the past year, or; to think about the people you are buying Christmas gifts for, & include a hand written note tucked in to the gift itself. I think a hand written note is one of the most underrated gifts out there. Especially when it’s to tell someone how you feel about them or to thank them for a specific incident. You always remind us to think outside of box which I love!! Speaking of, I need to get quite a few notes written & a package sent off to all of you!! Hugs, love & kisses for the pups 🤗💜🦋😘🐾🐾
Edit: Collab with Stevie!!!
I get that feeling, as a pagan that celebrates the sabbats/wheel of year its so refreshing to get in touch with that spiritual/religious core like you can try everyday but a special moment/day can be recharging
I'm Catholic and I adore hearing about others religions and how the celebrate the holidays. I also heard many similarities between how you practice quakerism and how I practice my faith (especially with sustainability and spreading peace) which is so comforting ❤️
I like how you also respect pagans, I'm pagan and most Christians in the usa (well older Christians) treat us like we are evil. Thank you for not thinking we are evil ❤ Quakers seem really cool.
It's really interesting to hear about some Quaker views on Christmas, as someone who was brought up atheist and went to a Christian school but turned out to be neither. I really enjoy hearing about how everyone celebrates things differently.
I’ve been looking forward to your Vlogmas so much! Really helps put me in the festive spirit. Loving every minute so far - I love your singular take on life, and I enjoy learning more about your Quaker beliefs. So interesting!
It is great to hear about Quakerism - it's such a calm and sensible religion. As a modern day pagan I love that so many people join in Yuletide celebrations with me, even if they don't know it! So long as Christmas is giving people the warm fuzzy happy feelings, it is special regardless of who/what you have your faith in! Blessed be to everyone!
I'm Quaker and it feels so good to see such wonderful representation! It's hard to stay in touch with my faith while in college but watching your videos helps me feel like I am a tiny bit closer to my beloved Quaker community back home.
0:35 You think you're an elf? You just look seasonally stylish 😍 or you're the most beautiful elf alive 🎶🥰💫
I go to a Quaker college and have been considering learning more about the religion and potentially exploring more of what it's about. Thank you for the great video!
Maybe not for vlogmas... but several of your videos where Quakerism comes up have made me wonder/question how my own beliefs would fit into it, and how compatible they are. It's been enlightening... Thank you
Growing up, our Quaker meeting did Christmas plays every year but not usually the nativity. One year, my mom tried to do a First Day School lesson about consensus and we ended up with an Olive the Other Reindeer/Stone Soup/Happy Feet mashup. And we do a Christmas Eve carol sing.
Love the season....I celebrate the Solstice....gratitude for the spirit ofancestors who went before and the beauty of the returning light that is within us all. Relatively pagen.
Thank you for enlightening me on the Quaker religious practices. You opened my eyes to aspects I never knew of. Like you, I find myself in the middle when it comes to Christmas, balancing the religious & festive ( or 'commercial') goings on. The one overall concept I never waver on is the act of giving. Whether it be monetary donations or food donations or clothing donations or donating my time ... I truly enjoy giving of what I have and/or can. Sharing something that helps achieve a happiness for another is what I have & always will cherish, not just during the holidays but year round. I believe it to be healthy and fulfilling to celebrate traditions. As the saying goes, "Peace on Earth, goodwill towards men." 🤔 Perhaps it's time to alter that. How about: "Peace on Earth, goodwill to ALL"
Thank you for the video, Jessica. #Vlogmas is off to a fantastic start. Maybe for a future Vlogmas video you could discuss any traditions you & Claudia share, or any the two of you wish to begin. Thanks again! Take care!! 👍🤟💝
Thanks for your personal expression of Quaker experience; as a Quaker in the U.S. from the "programmed" tradition, I found much resonance and am grateful for your use of social media to share about Quakerism. All the best as you continue to mind the Light!
As a quaker myself and a UK person to boot. It was so nice to see a fellow sister talk about our faith. There are not many UK vlogers which are lgbt and none that are openly quaker.
BTW the quaker faith has no standing on marram between people in the lgbt community. We were the first to acknowledge it's validity.
I must say this blog was delightful and happy holidays.
As an atheist raised in a Catholic School, it's always great to hear you talk about Quakerism, because I definitely think it's the road the Christian Church should have taken a looooong time ago, towards acceptance and respect of everyone, and not just the few who tick all the boxes
The collar attached to the shirt or is it a separate thing?
And if it's a separate thing where do you get it?
Edit: It's a pearl collar sold by British Retro
Kait Eckles it looks like a separate piece.
Hello.From someone who knows how to crochet or how to make some other kind of lace.
I aspire to be as pure and wholesome and accepting as Jessica
Christmas Merch- “You can’t smell your own Christmas”
I think it's a collab with either Stevie Boebi or Molly Burke...I'd really like to hear about what books you read/ audio books you listened to this year and how you liked them or chose them
This was so interesting! I come from, ancestrally, a family of Quakers, but it hasn't been observed in my family for at least a century. I find it fascinating to see the modern iteration of quakerism and truly appreciate you celebrating and sharing with us!
Fan fact! A lot of Asian languages (Chinese, Japanese, Korean I know for sure, probably more) also do the months and dates the same-ish way. They do have names for the days of the week but they say dates (example December 3) as 12 month 3 day.
I always love learning from you about Quakerism because you explain it in such a soothing and calming way. I'm an agnostic theist who can't claim to know if any one religion has anything right or wrong but that something somewhere might be. And that kind of attitude is kind of how I feel Quakerism is when you talk about it. Like there is no telling someone they are right or wrong because each person gets to experience it their own way and I just love it!
You might enjoy "Atheist christmas carol" by Vienna Teng. It's very reverent and warm. Also I loved your observations on the nature aspects!
I loved this, personally I identify as Catholic but I absolutely love hearing about what other people believe in without the judgement of other religions. I always try to listen to what people say and understand their point of view without pushing my own beliefs on them. Which is what I think you've done beautifully here, Thankyou for this video 10/10 😍😍😍
Your friends are so amazing for a) making claudia's birthday cake and b) making it so that you can eat it 😊 it's so sweet I can't even 😍😂
Also in most branches of Christianity this time of year (advent) the colour of the season is deep purple and that is like the best colour
I so appreciate your explanation of religion, Quakerism and holidays. It's the thinking that I hold dearest. You do you and bless you always.
Thank you!
There's a quaker cemetery opposite my house but I've never really known much about quakerism
I have so enjoyed all of your videos about Quakerism. I've attended a meeting once and want to go again and am reading a wonderful book about it. Actually, I like all of your videos! You're awesome.
Always love your videos about Quakerism. It makes me want to start implementing some of those things in my life. Such a loving group with lovely beliefs. You definitely seem to shine those beliefs all year long tho, you’re such a sweet and kind soul Jessica! So happy that you share your life with us 💕
When she said “I can see the analytics... you watch my videos often and you haven’t yet subscribed”... 🤭 yeah I clicked that subscribe button quickly
I love your channel because you are always so happy and smiling, making jokes and just enjoying yourself. But it’s also nice to see a bit more serious side and hear your thoughts and opinions and even sometimes your struggles. It may sound weird, but it kind of makes you more real and authentic and not just some UA-cam personality.
I love learning about different beliefs, thanks so much for sharing and explaining. As a pagan I just love knowledge, and understanding others, it's fills the world with more love x
I love learning about Quakerism through you. I find it such a beautiful thing. Also, I literally “ooh’ed” our loud when you mentioned gluten free, sugar free mince pie. My husband is diabetic and I have numerous issues, and I’ve been desperately looking for a good GF/SF mince pie recipe!
Your videos about religion and politics are always so insightful and well structured!! I absolutely love your explanations or thoughts about this kind of topics! Thank you so much for all your hard work!!! 💖💖
Like 15 seconds in, but I'd never seen a Danish Advent candle before. Just went on Etsy and ordered one. So cool!
Hello. Hi. I love your videos. Mmm...cake. Also what has been your favourite Christmas ad of all time? Mine is Man on the moon John Lewis advert. It just gives me so much
nostalgia.
I love learning more about Quakerism, and I can really get behind the core values. Jessica is my favourite UA-cam Professor.
Jessica, you have a beautiful outlook and attitude, your personality has an effervecense that is infectious! I adore your optimism and you are a joy to listen to. Thanks so much, you are a beautiful human being and you give me hope in bucket loads. I wish you the best in all you do, you deserve nothing less ❤️ big love from the west of Ireland 💚🤍🧡
I love your philosophy on religiosity and God and celebration/holidays etc. thanks for this!! ♥️
i had to come back to this video after "Public Universal Friend" trended on twitter, quakerism seems so comfortable and nice, seems as though they are always on the right side of history!
Last year, a group of children at my meetinghouse put on a hilarious rendition of an old Quaker play about the “scandalous” Christmas traditions that most people were participating in soon after things like Christmas trees were becoming popular. Everyone had a good laugh!
As a fairly new Quaker who identifies as Christian I really enjoyed this, and I was making the mince for my pies as I listened ☺
I don't have Instagram but what christmas means to me is a day that you get together with family and celebrate together with songs, food and gifts.😍
Honestly Christmas season use to be a time where I would spoil my family with multiple unique gifts and also celebrate baby Jesus and the virgins Mary’s birthday (raised catholic) but now this year I lost my job with no real hope soon, I’m finally made to rethink it all, I do appreciate time with my family with food. So Christmas means a time to gather and share a piece of each other’s stories from the year and really get to understand each other.
"you can't smell your own Christmas: is the quote of the season
My mum has an advent calander this year, which I love, because it gives something to someone else every day (e.g. today she gave a vaccine to someone)
Thats really cool where is it from is it with a charity
@@ronistitch6510 oh gosh, I honestly don't know, but I think there are quite a few like it
Thank you for sharing your faith with us! Quakerism strikes me as a beautiful religion.
Not religious but every time you make a video on this topic I actually want to listen and learn. As some people have said this seems like such an accepting and versatile religion. “You do you” is amazing and doesn’t make me feel bad for watching and not being a Quaker 😅
Thank you for always bringing different views to a platform like UA-cam and having a safe space for people to learn.
I am Jewish and I really wasn’t raised celebrating Christmas but now that I am an adult, I like the pretty lights, the trees and the music, so I do the thing now. I get my Christmas tree, decorate the house, make gifts and a nice kosher meal for my friends.
Conclusion : Christmas doesn’t have to be a religious event these days as it is mostly a cultural thing these days.
I love when you do videos on Quakerism. Actually, they prompted me to finally visit a Meeting (something I’d been interested in for a while), and now I’m a kind of sort of Quaker-ish. Yay!
Christmas means .... spending cozy time with family, and everyone looking out for each other. ^_^
I really appreciate your history of disability series. The biographies of disabled people and history of abelism and eugenics is not talked about often and your videos are very informative and well put together. The history of eugenics stuff is maybe a bit depressing for decembertime but another biography could be fun :)
Thank you for making such high quality videos. I love how you get right to it and cram in the content, instead of the standard UA-cam format of stretching thirty seconds of meat into a fifteen minute video.
I am subscribed and I am obsessed with your vintagenesss....... I want to live in your era
I like the way you made Quakerism sound. Now I'm going to look into it more. I have lots of questions now
you are a wonderful person. watching your channel always makes me smile. Hope you have a wonderful day!
We started going to our local quaker meetings for worship after watching your videos explaining quakerism and next year we will be renewing our vows for our 5th anniversary in quaker fashion also recognising my wife as in he past two years she has come out as trans
I believe my grandmother is quaker. I'm not entirely sure though. But she donates money each Christmas, and gives the grandchildren some money. One year my mum adopted some chickens through oxfam for her and she said it was the best present she's ever received.
This was a really enjoyable video I’m a UK based Unitarian (not to be confused with the slightly different US UU church) so much of this is the same but we do services a little more classic Protestanty. Our minister often refers to quakers as our sister church :)
I went to the Unitarian Universalist church when I was a kid, I didn't keep up with it, but it seems to have a LOT in common with Quakerism
I like how Jessica can talk about religion and explain hers without talking down to people
The Christmas card idea is the best! You two are the best 😩❤️ your videos are always so nice to watch, gives me such good vibes and feelings! Much needed today.