A PAGAN CHRISTMAS
part 5
DECEMBER 25TH VS DECEMBER 25TH
Christmas, a fixed holiday on the Julian Calendar for Christians to celebrate the birth of Christ the 'Messiah'. Yule, a fixed holiday for the Pagan's to celebrate (also known as Mithra, Saturnalia, Feast of Sol [sun] ). Both on the same day oddly enough.
While there has always been discussion on the exact date of birth for Christ. Pagans have been celebrating Yule for centuries on the 25th of December before the birth of Christ came along. It marked the time where they would worship the Sun gods in great celebrations. It was a way to ensure the return of the sun and spring.
As the religious practices of Ancient times faded away into obscurity, Christians seized the opportunity and decreed December 25th the 'official' birthday for the Messiah.
This holiday season don't look at the differences in religions, look at the similarities. We are all one and we only have this one earth. Whether it is Merry Yule or Merry Christmas, either way, we are all celebrating!
namaste'
As the religious practices of Ancient times faded away into obscurity, Christians seized the opportunity and decreed December 25th the 'official' birthday for the Messiah.
This holiday season don't look at the differences in religions, look at the similarities. We are all one and we only have this one earth. Whether it is Merry Yule or Merry Christmas, either way, we are all celebrating!
namaste'
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