christmas isactually derived from a pagan holliday, the tree is a pagan symbol of renewal of life. the eating of ham, the holly, the mistletoe, the giving of presents, are alll pagan traditions."
the only thing christian about christmas is that you pretend christ was born on this day, which every biblical scholar knows christ wasnt actually born on december 25th.
Yule - winter solstice celebration
Sol Invictus - celebration of 2 deities, Sol Invictus (unconquered sun) and Mithras (sun of righteousness). December 25th was considered the date of the winter solstice, the date that the sun "proved" itself to be unconquered.
2006-12-05 10:21:45 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i "thumbs-upped" you. Xmas really has no point. In fact, Jehovah's Witnesses(they're considered christioans) do not celebrate Christmas.
No1 really knows when Jesus Christ was born! But we celebrate it on December 25th even though there are many scholars who believe that it was NOT on that day. christmas is now just a day to see Santa(some creepy, old fat guy that breaks into your house and eats your food every Xmas eve), get presents, and sing around the christmas tree.
2006-12-05 10:30:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I am Christian. I celebrate Christmas as the birth of Jesus. I am also an ancient history major and I know Jesus was not born on Christmas, scholars have concluded that it was around April 17.I still celebrate the birth of Jesus on Dec 25.The only thing you are right about is we got that date from the winter solstice.And as for the pagan thing.... please!
2006-12-05 10:30:06 · answer #2 · answered by Piper 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hummm my brother,you are well studied right down too the fact of biblical scholars.But may I add that that christains and non-christains should know simple facts like "the shepards grazing the herd in the field" or In history the time of the tax would be in the year.many other points are known.
your brother
Tim
2006-12-05 11:15:50 · answer #3 · answered by loyal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was raised Jewish, but my husband's family is Christian. I do know the origins, but since I have no emotional ties either way, I do not care. For me, it's a whole day of guilt-free cookie eating.
2006-12-05 10:55:02 · answer #4 · answered by jimbell 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the real meaning of christmas is to celebrate Jesus birthday. we don't know when he was actually born so somebody chose dec. 25th.
2006-12-05 10:28:42 · answer #5 · answered by Nikki 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The "Real" meaning of Christmas is to remember and celebrate the advent of Christ Jesus...God becoming flesh and dwelling among us. Thus it began as "Christ's Mass".
2006-12-05 10:25:24 · answer #6 · answered by Augustine 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Here read my answer from the last time you posted this statement
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ate3cIp0kVqIfOSC2llmrgnsy6IX?qid=20061205125425AAKTXxe&show=7#profile-info-239f1998b43b186cee5ec6b53aeb1e7caa
2006-12-05 10:25:43 · answer #7 · answered by ♫O Praise Him♫ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
christmas symbolizes how christianity itself is just glitter and fun, but without any depth or authenticity.
cheerio
http://www.JewsForJudaism.org
2006-12-05 10:27:10 · answer #8 · answered by NamesAreMuchTooConfining 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
hello again!
Yes its all true. you explained the answer to your question....For me the meaning of christmas is a pagan tradition which name was changed to look like christian so many pagans will be converted.
2006-12-05 10:26:00 · answer #9 · answered by Tomoyo K 4 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Yes! that is true, it is a NASTY pagan holiday!
2006-12-05 11:57:11 · answer #10 · answered by coolcat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋