Merry Christmas! Here's a few facts about this holiday:
>Jesus was born in the spring
>all of the books about Jesus were written at least 30 years after his death
>two of the four books don't mention the Virgin birth
>the Romans who ruled the area at the time and were pretty good about writing things down, don't mention jesus
>the Christmas celebration predates Christianity and the majority of the traditions are pagan in origin including the tree. caroling, feasting and exchanging gifts.
>saturnalia which is one of the original Winter solstice celebrations christmas co opted, was thought to include human sacrifice.
>St Nicholas was a middle eastern priest
Merry Christmas! Here's a few facts about this holiday:
>Jesus was born in the spring
>all of the books about Jesus were written at least 30 years after his death
>two of the four books don't mention the Virgin birth
>the Romans who ruled the area at the time and were pretty good about writing things down, don't mention jesus
>the Christmas celebration predates Christianity and the majority of the traditions are pagan in origin including the tree. caroling, feasting and exchanging gifts.
>saturnalia which is one of the original Winter solstice celebrations christmas co opted, was thought to include human sacrifice.
>St Nicholas was a middle eastern priest