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| Merry Christmas! |
The time is approaching once again, and once again, I might be scarce on the blog. That being said, I have content that will auto-load every day at 10:00 a.m. Anyhow, my family and I extend to you a heartfelt, "Merry Christmas." Are you an expert on holidays? If so, maybe you already know the following facts. Either way, read on!
1. There is no evidence that Jesus Christ was born on December 25. Some scholars believe He was born in the spring [1].
2. Christmas has both pagan and Christian origins, especially the giving of gifts and a decorated tree [2].
3. The real Saint Nicholas was known for giving gifts and even for miracle-working. The idea of a jolly, chubby Saint is more of a modern tradition [3].
4. The Bible's "wise men of the east" is a translation of the word "magi." The magi were magicians and probably came from Babylon [4].
5. In Norse mythology, the god Odin has sometimes been thought to be synonymous with Santa Claus. However, there appears to be no direct evidence of this.
Sources Consulted:
¹https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/g2972/surprising-christmas-facts/
²Ibid.
³Lonestar Hobby Blog.
⁴Easton’s Bible Dictionary via Christianity.com.
⁵In Norse mythology, the god Odin has sometimes been thought to be synonymous with Santa Claus. However, there appears to be no direct evidence of this.
See also:
The Origins of Christmas by Joseph F. Kelly
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