The returning of the sun, the end of long nights, the rebirth of the God who died at Samhain, Saturnalia, Mithras who some say was born on December 25, the other Gods who were born this time of year. The holly King who rides an a sleigh drawn by 12 stags giving gifts. Isis and Horus whose image has been portrayed as Mary and Christ.
Yes, it is a time of feasting and Merry making as the god is reborn and the unconquered sun whom Emperor Constantine worshiped returns.
Yes, my friend let us remember the TRUE meaning and reason of this time of year and give thanks and gifts to each other as we spread joy to the world.
Yes, my friends these are the ancient truths that have been honored this time of yeard for thousands of years BC. the decorated ever green trees the Holly wreths All the good things we hold dear since the dawn of time
2007-12-21 09:41:45 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Tom P Mithras is an ancient Persian god who lived died and rose again to save the world but predates Jesus by thousands of years. Persia is now Iran.
2007-12-21 09:50:59 · update #1
Berry actually Schalors believe Jesus was born around March or april, Spring not fall. Besides I think it is time to take back our holy days
2007-12-21 09:53:03 · update #2
word of faith, I am honored, thank you you sound just like RT.
2007-12-21 09:56:39 · update #3
Thank You Dr Jay
2007-12-21 09:58:26 · update #4
Beejay and jail bait time for some truthful links by our friend s you all call cults
http://www.rapidnet.com/~jbeard/bdm/Psychology/xmas/celeb.htm
http://www.thercg.org/books/ttooc.htmlx
http://www.giveshare.org/HolyDay/xmasnotchristian.html
http://watchtower.org/e/20001215/article_01.htm
2007-12-21 10:03:55 · update #5
enjoy this question while you can, I suspect the good Christians will report it like they did my question yesterday asking if Jesus is the reason for the season is he also the reason for the suicides this time of year and my violation notice said it was not a question I suspect this one will recieve one also and word of faith who ttrheatrened to shoot me will go untoucned.
2007-12-21 11:25:21 · update #6
Rhiannon Pagans do not say our path is better or more valid, that is what Christians do. Why are you so angry at me exorcising my right to honor the original meaning of these holy days?
Are you aware you have taken for yourself the name of a pagan Diety?Many many Wiccan women have that as a Craft name. I thought you were a wiccan by your name.
2007-12-21 14:15:21 · update #7
By all means, yes, let's take a few moments to honor the return of the sun! (Actually, I'm going to take a whole weekend...and then some. Holidays like this are just too good for one day!)
May everyone have a very Merry Yule!
2007-12-21 10:31:55 · answer #1 · answered by Avie 7 · 9⤊ 1⤋
I celebrate Christmas but know it's traditions are a culmination of winter celebrations wrapped up in an expensive bow. Although, I don't do the Christian parts cause I'm an atheist. I don't mind calling it Winter Solstice though, as that's where it all originated. Happy Winter Solstice!
I'm pretty sure it's 8 deer, not 12. I've heard several people
say 12 lately. When did that start?
I wasn't aware of the Holly and Oak Kings though. Thanks for that tidbit of info. Here's a cool link I just found that talks a bit about it: http://www.earthwitchery.com/santa.html
2007-12-21 17:48:44 · answer #2 · answered by I, Sapient 7 · 12⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I agree. So?
It is like telling a 5-year-old there is no Santa and then giving her presents anyway. It confuses a non-issue.
It is also about the organized religion of Paul and the church of Rome's ability to adapt pagan beliefs onto the prevailing popular culture icons.
We still do it. How many Elvis sitings have you read about?
ETs?How many actresses are born in Uganda and not the Bronx?
Pop culture adores nonsense.
This time of year, is fun! YeaH! for fun!
2007-12-21 17:55:14 · answer #3 · answered by Lottie W 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
It's very refreshing to regard this festivities in their deepest meaning, rather than being hammered by all the abusive nonsensical paraphernalia that distorts their true purpose.
Let's celebrate the return of the sun and the rebirth of life.
2007-12-21 19:23:32 · answer #4 · answered by Aritmentor 5 · 8⤊ 1⤋
Beautifully said Steve! Respectful yet truthful. Happy Yuletide to all my northern brothers and sisters and Blessed Litha~ to all my southern brothers and sisters!
Blessed Be!
Ariel
)O(
2007-12-22 05:45:56 · answer #5 · answered by *~Ariel Brigalow Moondust~* 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Well said my friend. Well said. Merry Yule. May the light of the Lord and Lady shine always upon you. Blessed Be!
2007-12-21 19:08:31 · answer #6 · answered by wiccamama 3 · 9⤊ 1⤋
Not much room for an answer here, but we druids have known this all along. Got to cheer the people up around mid-winter.
Hauling in all these foreign gods is new, though. Mithras? Holly kings? Looks like the christians are not the first to hijack the White Goddess's celebrations.
2007-12-21 17:47:02 · answer #7 · answered by Tom P 6 · 19⤊ 3⤋
A Blessed Solstice to you and yours. :-) And well said. I'm glad to see some Pagan pride amid all the Christian proclamations about "the reason for the season".
2007-12-21 19:00:12 · answer #8 · answered by prairiecrow 7 · 11⤊ 1⤋
Thank you so much. Surrounded by those who repeatedly tell me their true meaning of the season. It is good to hear one voice today to remind me what my season is about. Blessed Yule, and may you and yours be very blessed the remainder of this year.
2007-12-21 20:52:42 · answer #9 · answered by Bella Wolffe 3 · 8⤊ 1⤋
Praise the reborn God of the Earth. The young King of Spring to come. May his beard (vegetation) start to come in soon, and cover the earth, his wife, in warmth.
2007-12-21 18:11:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 14⤊ 1⤋