Christmas was not originally a Christian Holiday?? It was originally a winter celebration just for celebrating the winter season? I did not know that until someone who researched it told me that the Christians adopted the winter celebration as Christ's birthday and began using it for a Christian holiday. The things you learn each day......LOL Happy Holidays to everyone who celebrates them.

I didn't know that either Dragoness

Happy Festivus!

I didnt know that!!!!

oh well its still a great time of year

the birth of christ was actually more around sept or october.. as according to readings the sheepheep hearders would have not had their sheep out in the cold of december.. while it may have taken the wise men till dec. to actually make it to the stables where he lay.. the christmas tree its self according other readings is from pagen religion and was adopted it mainly to bring more patrons into the church


*note to all i am not puttin down or such of any religion.. just informing of what i've read

Chill out dude! Talk about overeacting...Geez!

I did not mean it to offend anyone, history interests me. The history of the holidays is interesting. Each person has their own personal belief and should excersise it. I was just being informative not antagonistic. Sorry if I offended anyone.

Grow up....Has nothing to do with location . Your not in Denver? whats your excuse for being so small minded?

Dragoness....no offense taken, all is good. Happy Holidays all.

Good post Dragoness...don't let one sour puss spoil the party! Love history and trivia.

attitudes like that are what is dividing this country even more... the politicians love to polarize... it makes it easier for them to effectively market themselves... don't get sucked into it.

I did know that. The celebration of the Winter Solstace. Don't mind slow. It was a good refresher! Thanks. I'm a Christian and celebrate Christmas. I also love history!!

festivus!
aaawwww eyayyaaaaeeaahh!

Hey, whatever...I'm still getting presents, right?

Arnold Schwarzenegger is my hero.. psssh loser

I just did not know that, someone also told me the history channel does the history of Christmas and the tree every year, I did not know that either. I must have missed it on the history channel in years gone by. The fact that it is a celebration of the season of winter though, actually opens it up for everyone to celebrate it. I would think that would be a good thing, right........?

it is a good idea..

Yes. It's an amalgam of other cultures and religions. Zoroastrians delivered gifts as well as their monotheism. Jews and multi-theistic Romans also provided their input. As it moved north, other beliefs became involved. It's no coincidence that Easter takes place in the Spring time -- rebirth and a return of life. I digress.

Actually it was more around March April due to somthing having that happens during this time of year with the sheep. But yes i know i little bit about it.. December 25 originated from actually long before in Persian, some God was worshipped on this day.. Dragoness keep it up dont let fools discourage you