@JAD, the reason the Christian Church set the Birth of Christ in late December, while John’s birth was set 6 months earlier (per Luke 1: 26, 36), in late June, was because John said (in John 3:30) “He must increase; I must decrease.” So, at John’s birth, the sun is beginning to decrease, while at Jesus it is increasing.
Superfrog about 15 years ago
or cancel Christmas completely and save trillions? Please say “ho ho ho” and throw them out, Santa.
yyyguy about 15 years ago
but then what would he do with all the toys he’s all ready made?
woodwork about 15 years ago
give ‘em to the kids anyhow…what’s so special about Christmas anyhow?some other time…what’s so special about christmas, anyhow?
fredbuhl about 15 years ago
Santa as lackey of pencil pushing bean counters. Not a pretty picture.
The Duke 1 about 15 years ago
I wasn’t getting anything anyway.
bmonk about 15 years ago
@JAD, the reason the Christian Church set the Birth of Christ in late December, while John’s birth was set 6 months earlier (per Luke 1: 26, 36), in late June, was because John said (in John 3:30) “He must increase; I must decrease.” So, at John’s birth, the sun is beginning to decrease, while at Jesus it is increasing.
gobblingup Premium Member about 15 years ago
Sounds like the bonus system at my last company.
Ashrey about 15 years ago
To Joe Allen, Happy Chanukah, and to bmonk, the Christians stole Yule/Winter Solstice for Christmas.