Thursday, July 2, 2009

CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS - THE PAGAN INFLUENCE

We will see over and over the Pagan infulence in Christianity. Funny this is so since the Pagans and Christians were bitter enemies. Let's look at something as simple as Christmas Traditions.

Nowhere in the Bible is there mention of Santa Claus, the Christmas tree, Christmas decorations, putting gifts under a tree, or Christmas stockings, yet these symbols are as closely identified with Christmas as the nativity scene. Where did this stuff come from and why is it accepted as part of the Christmas tradition?

Santa Claus and the Christmas tree can be easily followed through to their Pagan roots in Europe. Beyond that is speculation. So why do most Christians openly accept Pagan rituals in one of the most holy of Christian holidays? I think the answer is "history". There is long history of acceptance going back before Constantine decided on the biblical cannon.

The point here is only this, the origin of Christian traditions like the origin Christian Dogma go largely uninspected by adherents to the faith.

(sources: Wikipedia, Mushrooms and Mankind by James Arthur)

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