It's 100% pagan. Xmas trees were various pagan religous practices associated with decorating trees in northern Europe. Yule log? Northern Europe. Mistletoe? Northern Europe. Santa Claus? Krampus sweetened up. Jesus's birth? Wasn't born anywhere near December because shepherds dont hang out in fields that time of year, nor do Jews travel en masse in winter. Three wise men? Dickens. December 25th? You mean Sol Invictus day (Roman).
It's 100% pagan. Xmas trees were various pagan religous practices associated with decorating trees in northern Europe. Yule log? Northern Europe. Mistletoe? Northern Europe. Santa Claus? Krampus sweetened up. Jesus's birth? Wasn't born anywhere near December because shepherds dont hang out in fields that time of year, nor do Jews travel en masse in winter. *Three* wise men? Dickens. December 25th? You mean Sol Invictus day (Roman).
Wait so sheep don't need to eat in the winter? I've been doing it all wrong!
Wait so sheep don't need to eat in the winter? I've been doing it all wrong!
You wouldnt have shepherds lounging outside in the pasture at night in December to see a star over Bethlehem. It's cold.
You wouldnt have shepherds lounging outside in the pasture at night in December to see a star over Bethlehem. It's cold.
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