tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693165366663309782.post1068727820802952219..comments2009-09-30T09:53:01.859-07:00jjbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10273380949544392923anniebrock@aol.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693165366663309782.post-34185942164033955192009-09-30T09:53:01.859-07:002009-09-30T09:53:01.859-07:00I was born and raised in the black church by strong Christian parents and really enjoy the rich tradition of Watch Night Service. However, I am a person that researches everything I read before I actually believe it to be fact, despite how wonderful and uplifting it sounds. <br /><br />Thus, you may want to check out a link to www.snopes.com (among others) that indicates this tradition DID NOT originate in the African American community in association with the Emancipation Proclamation, ALTHOUGH it has been largely celebrated in the black church post-slavery. <br />http://www.snopes.com/holidays/newyears/watchnight.asp<br /><br />So, I&#39;m all about uncovering facts that give due credit (when it is many times withheld) to our community, one that is filled with rich traditions and more accomplishments than we can name. However, since truth and accuracy is most important, I wanted to share that it does not seem as though this one is historically and factually sound.<br /><br />God bless!Keywahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09523321701570928505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693165366663309782.post-24784409515563183962009-01-02T04:15:00.000-08:002009-01-02T04:15:00.000-08:00thank you for the historical information,,so many of us never knew this..i will never miss another watch night.,,we as african americans have so much to thank god for,,thank you my sister. norma weeks <BR/> ocala,flnorma weeksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693165366663309782.post-86664985994866981332008-12-28T16:49:00.000-08:002008-12-28T16:49:00.000-08:00Great research, accuracy, and presentation. You've got it exactly right and I look forward to the service every year - the singing, praying, testifying, and of course the message. Pray for this year's service!Revvy Revhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05964843778509089405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693165366663309782.post-61572927867096901842008-12-28T15:17:00.000-08:002008-12-28T15:17:00.000-08:00Thank you so much for this beautiful piece of our history. I never knew!Willownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693165366663309782.post-69123348858772603442008-12-28T12:38:00.000-08:002008-12-28T12:38:00.000-08:00Thanks for the information! I hope you don't mind if I link to this story later on in the week.<BR/>Blessings to you!Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02537995627507688916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693165366663309782.post-9649449650566957262008-12-28T02:00:00.000-08:002008-12-28T02:00:00.000-08:00Hey there!<BR/><BR/>I looove Watch Night Services! I love when the entire congregation gets on their knees together at the altar and in the aisles and everything.<BR/><BR/>I love the beginning year corporate fasts...<BR/><BR/>It is my favorite time of year...the transition from the old to the new...<BR/><BR/>Peace, blessings and DUNAMIS!<BR/>Lisablackwomenblowthetrumpet.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13583559303233985031noreply@blogger.com