@ken.arrington: Jesus born on December 25th? Let’s chat about Christmas - “Did they choose December 25th for Jesus’ birthday to align with pagan holidays like Saturnalia?” That sounds ominous, but history says otherwise. Let’s break it down: Is Christmas a pagan holiday? First, the Bible doesn’t command celebrating Jesus’ birth or mention His exact birthdate. By 200 AD, some thought it was November 18th. By the 4th century, December 25th and January 6th (Epiphany) were recognized dates. Why December 25th? Early Church thinkers, like Tertullian, linked it to Jesus’ death on March 25th and the Hebraic idea of significant events starting and ending on the same date. Nine months from March 25th? December 25th. Pagan holidays? Sure, the Roman Empire had plenty. But for the first 300 years, Christians worked to stay distinct from pagan rituals. Fun fact: Emperor Aurelian’s December 25th Sol Invictus festival came 70 years after Christians were celebrating Christ’s birth. Yes, some modern traditions—like Santa or wreaths—have pre-Christian roots. But the date itself? A Christian decision rooted in theology. So, is Christmas pagan? Nope. It’s a celebration of Jesus’ birth—your call whether to join in! #christian #whenwasjesusborn #christmas #saturnalia #pagan #kenarrington #creatorsearchinsights

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Wednesday 04 December 2024 18:53:52 GMT