Well, we moved the birth of Jesus on the calendar to coincide with the winter harvest thereby celebrating 2 events at the same time. Then we introduced the Feast of Saint Nicholas into the mix and the Pope decided on the date of December 25th. After that many writers and marketers bastardized the base meaning for the celebration leaving us with what we have today.
In Europe, St. Nicholas brings gifts to children on December 6th, and the Three Kings visit Spain on January 6th. Pere Noel does France on January 1st. December 25th is strictly a religious holiday.
Christians believe in Easter. It is our only religious day of celebration, as retold in all four of our Gospels. Christmas is a time for fun with family and friends – if one does not try to make it into something it is not, it is a joyful time.
johnt204 almost 9 years ago
Commercial retailers “get it.”
Templo S.U.D. almost 9 years ago
Long time, no see, nephew Spork.
elysummers almost 9 years ago
Well, we moved the birth of Jesus on the calendar to coincide with the winter harvest thereby celebrating 2 events at the same time. Then we introduced the Feast of Saint Nicholas into the mix and the Pope decided on the date of December 25th. After that many writers and marketers bastardized the base meaning for the celebration leaving us with what we have today.
Dani Rice almost 9 years ago
In Europe, St. Nicholas brings gifts to children on December 6th, and the Three Kings visit Spain on January 6th. Pere Noel does France on January 1st. December 25th is strictly a religious holiday.
Plods with ...™ almost 9 years ago
Tony’s question:Do you get it?.Not really
K M almost 9 years ago
Don’cha just love the results of incomplete catechesis!
neverenoughgold almost 9 years ago
Do you get it?
Yeah, I get it; always have…
jbmlaw01 almost 9 years ago
Christians believe in Easter. It is our only religious day of celebration, as retold in all four of our Gospels. Christmas is a time for fun with family and friends – if one does not try to make it into something it is not, it is a joyful time.