To combat the "War on Christmas" crowd...

[MessiahRp]

Fact: Jesus is NOT the reason for the season.

Pagans are.

Christian churches hijacked a very popular Pagan holiday for their own purposes.

Not to mention Christ was not born on December 25th according to scientists.

We can love Christmas for Santa, lights, music and TV specials. We don't need to threaten to take away their traditions or love for the holiday. But we can wake them up to the facts about the day. And from a reputable source to most also...

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Mark your calendars, record and distribute this:

The History Channel Presents
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

(All times Eastern)

Wednesday, December 13
11:00 PM

Thursday, December 14
03:00 AM

Monday, December 18
11:00 PM

Tuesday, December 19
03:00 AM

Thursday, December 21
08:00 PM

Friday, December 22
12:00 AM

http://www.history.com/shows.do?episodeId=203536&action=detail

Rp

[valerief]

1. But what should the holiday be called? nt

[moonlady0623]

2. Winter Solstice is what it is...

the return of the Sun, aka Yule

[MessiahRp]

3. I don't really care if it's called Christmas or not...

Even with Christ in the name a large chunk of people don't bother to associate it that way.

Rp

[sutz12]

4. I think the Romans called it Saturnalia...........n/t

[rhiannon55]

5. The Winter Solstice was good enough for our ancestors

and it's still good enough for me.

Gimme that old time religion!:toast: