{"id":5601,"date":"2023-05-24T12:50:24","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T12:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/example.com\/?p=580"},"modified":"2023-05-24T12:50:24","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T12:50:24","slug":"580-christmas-began-as-a-pagan-holiday-2023-best-top-most-popular-famous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/w3.geleleger.nl\/tfscl-580-christmas-began-as-a-pagan-holiday-2023-best-top-most-popular-famous-yhvpd\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Began As A Pagan Holiday 2023 Best Top Most Popular Famous"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"82b01d71444d3e69a652818c0bea2a3a\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n\tatOptions = {\r\n\t\t'key' : '4a1f1119f949a4af74d56b8a3af8b867',\r\n\t\t'format' : 'iframe',\r\n\t\t'height' : 250,\r\n\t\t'width' : 300,\r\n\t\t'params' : {}\r\n\t};\r\n\tdocument.write('<scr' + 'ipt type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http' + (location.protocol === 'https:' ? 's' : '') + ':\/\/bleedingofficecontagion.com\/4a1f1119f949a4af74d56b8a3af8b867\/invoke.js\"><\/scr' + 'ipt>');\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Christmas Began As A Pagan Holiday 2023<\/strong>. <strong>Christmas and many other Christian celebrations were built on top of pagan beliefs in an effort to convert them. For some though, it is a holiday driven by pagan traditions and roots. Let&#39;s dive into some of the pagan origins of Christmas and how Christians should handle the controversy. Some are innocent misunderstandings of things from the Gospels, while others are downright hostile. So, with fresh and honest eyes, let&#39;s ask: Is Christmas a pagan holiday? I think the answer to this one is pretty obvious. If we answer this question based on the origins of the day, the answer is very clearly &#34;Yes,&#34; because the origins of Christmas as a holiday\u2014its timing, its traditions, and its ancient practices\u2014are unmistakably pagan. For many Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><figure> \t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/3f\/21\/0d\/3f210ddf208f2221061021dc96c088c6.jpg\" alt=\"THE SEASON: Jesus is the reason? | Pagan christmas, Pagan, Wicca holidays\" style=\"width: 100%; padding: 5px; background-color: grey;\"><figcaption>THE SEASON: Jesus is the reason? | Pagan christmas, Pagan, Wicca holidays (Myrtie Harper)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p> \t \t<strong>Christmas Began As A Pagan Holiday 2023<\/strong>. <strong>Christmas and many other Christian celebrations were built on top of pagan beliefs in an effort to convert them. In this article, we will explore the history of Christmas, from its pagan roots to modern celebrations. Dispelling some common myths about Christmas. Which came first, Christmas or feasts and celebrations during the dark Yuletide season? Let&#39;s dive into some of the pagan origins of Christmas and how Christians should handle the controversy.<\/strong> Christmas Began As A Pagan Holiday 2023. <\/p>\n<h3>Which came first, Christmas or feasts and celebrations during the dark Yuletide season?<\/h3>\n<p>No, Christmas is not a pagan holiday.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid;grid-template-columns: auto auto auto; background: #eee; \">\n<div style=\"padding: 1em;\"> \t\t        <a href=\"http:\/\/linesandprecepts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/img_4686-744x885.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/linesandprecepts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/img_4686-744x885.jpeg\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;this.src='https:\/\/tse3.mm.bing.net\/th?id=OIP.TXvLTTcuey8vuODPMtF1egHaIz&amp;pid=Api';\" style=\"width:100%;margin-top: 8px;vertical-align: middle;\"><\/a> \t\t        <\/p>\n<p>The Pagan Roots of Christmas&#8230; &#8211; Lines &amp; Precepts<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 1em;\"> \t\t        <a href=\"https:\/\/images.saymedia-content.com\/.image\/t_share\/MTc0MjI3ODE5MDQyMTg2NzQ4\/wheel-of-the-year-the-eight-pagan-holidays.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.saymedia-content.com\/.image\/t_share\/MTc0MjI3ODE5MDQyMTg2NzQ4\/wheel-of-the-year-the-eight-pagan-holidays.jpg\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;this.src='https:\/\/tse2.mm.bing.net\/th?id=OIP.d4Oaq-T_W6WSJkjXQLcuzgHaHa&amp;pid=Api';\" style=\"width:100%;margin-top: 8px;vertical-align: middle;\"><\/a> \t\t        <\/p>\n<p>Wheel of the Year: The Eight Pagan Holidays Explained &#8211; Exemplore<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 1em;\"> \t\t        <a href=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/e3\/f8\/16\/e3f81678587f87e62e18c4e5430c0d59.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/e3\/f8\/16\/e3f81678587f87e62e18c4e5430c0d59.jpg\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;this.src='https:\/\/tse3.mm.bing.net\/th?id=OIP.41r8kHt68YMeSQUQ05d4kAHaKr&amp;pid=Api';\" style=\"width:100%;margin-top: 8px;vertical-align: middle;\"><\/a> \t\t        <\/p>\n<p>Les 25 meilleures id\u00e9es de la cat\u00e9gorie Christmas pagan holiday sur &#8230;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: grid;grid-template-columns: auto auto auto; background: #eee; \">\n<div style=\"padding: 1em;\"> \t\t        <a href=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/b1\/92\/10\/b19210cff7bfc947b688469f26d73c38.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/b1\/92\/10\/b19210cff7bfc947b688469f26d73c38.jpg\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;this.src='https:\/\/tse4.mm.bing.net\/th?id=OIP.E8VtuIcYEnl5erbXPUI5UwHaLC&amp;pid=Api';\" style=\"width:100%;margin-top: 8px;vertical-align: middle;\"><\/a> \t\t        <\/p>\n<p>Pin on Things that make you go, &#34;Hmmm&#8230;&#34;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 1em;\"> \t\t        <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/historyforatheists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Christmas.jpg?resize=769%2C295&amp;ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/historyforatheists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Christmas.jpg?resize=769%2C295&amp;ssl=1\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;this.src='https:\/\/tse1.mm.bing.net\/th?id=OIP.8P59JKE876sK2v-CCQ-9ggHaC1&amp;pid=Api';\" style=\"width:100%;margin-top: 8px;vertical-align: middle;\"><\/a> \t\t        <\/p>\n<p>Pagan Christmas &#8211; History for Atheists<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 1em;\"> \t\t        <a href=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/39\/47\/4a\/39474a7bfa137e4e1539b7538f217070.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/39\/47\/4a\/39474a7bfa137e4e1539b7538f217070.jpg\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;this.src='https:\/\/tse1.mm.bing.net\/th?id=OIP.pbhQS7q3iC570_fhRt6KmQHaFj&amp;pid=Api';\" style=\"width:100%;margin-top: 8px;vertical-align: middle;\"><\/a> \t\t        <\/p>\n<p>(17) \ud83c\udf84What are the Pagan Origins of Christmas?\ud83c\udf84 &#8211; YouTube | Origin of &#8230;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: grid;grid-template-columns: auto auto auto; background: #eee; \">\n<div style=\"padding: 1em;\"> \t\t        <a href=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/KL-sneqqqY8\/maxresdefault.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/KL-sneqqqY8\/maxresdefault.jpg\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;this.src='https:\/\/tse1.mm.bing.net\/th?id=OIP.vpjNs2ytkCmj0xjixBlNpwHaEK&amp;pid=Api';\" style=\"width:100%;margin-top: 8px;vertical-align: middle;\"><\/a> \t\t        <\/p>\n<p>Origin of the Christmas Tree &#8211; Is it Pagan? &#8211; YouTube<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 1em;\"> \t\t        <a href=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/khW1b9EDOrU\/maxresdefault.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/khW1b9EDOrU\/maxresdefault.jpg\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;this.src='https:\/\/tse4.mm.bing.net\/th?id=OIP.W7cR2WlkWjnIW6s-7J5W6QHaEK&amp;pid=Api';\" style=\"width:100%;margin-top: 8px;vertical-align: middle;\"><\/a> \t\t        <\/p>\n<p>Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday? &#8211; YouTube<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 1em;\"> \t\t        <a href=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/736x\/cf\/bd\/82\/cfbd82dc485d51084975e619c39ce257--pagan-christmas-pagan-yule.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/736x\/cf\/bd\/82\/cfbd82dc485d51084975e619c39ce257--pagan-christmas-pagan-yule.jpg\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;this.src='https:\/\/tse3.mm.bing.net\/th?id=OIP.wpjclsSBa576D_xYOCdGwAHaHa&amp;pid=Api';\" style=\"width:100%;margin-top: 8px;vertical-align: middle;\"><\/a> \t\t        <\/p>\n<p>Pin on Holidays!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: grid;grid-template-columns: auto auto auto; background: #eee; \">\n<div style=\"padding: 1em;\"> \t\t        <a href=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/736x\/89\/45\/4f\/89454f72a078f48c55cb89667223dff3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/736x\/89\/45\/4f\/89454f72a078f48c55cb89667223dff3.jpg\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;this.src='https:\/\/tse4.mm.bing.net\/th?id=OIP.C8_uaePxW56vxkDryvUOMAHaHa&amp;pid=Api';\" style=\"width:100%;margin-top: 8px;vertical-align: middle;\"><\/a> \t\t        <\/p>\n<p>The Myth of the Pagan Origins of Christmas | Origin of christmas, Pagan &#8230;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 1em;\"> \t\t        <a href=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/4527\/39042433682_9ec4c2d1ae_b.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/4527\/39042433682_9ec4c2d1ae_b.jpg\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;this.src='https:\/\/tse3.mm.bing.net\/th?id=OIP.SXCqXGybqAgi1H7LIC99-QHaJV&amp;pid=Api';\" style=\"width:100%;margin-top: 8px;vertical-align: middle;\"><\/a> \t\t        <\/p>\n<p>The pagan origin of Christmas exposed as a lie | The real tr\u2026 | Flickr<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 1em;\"> \t\t        <a href=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/b4\/7a\/1f\/b47a1f1b0e992358210a66735ffd46fd.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/b4\/7a\/1f\/b47a1f1b0e992358210a66735ffd46fd.jpg\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;this.src='https:\/\/tse1.mm.bing.net\/th?id=OIP.PEaqQUfKuBvXrggk9O5Z8QHaHa&amp;pid=Api';\" style=\"width:100%;margin-top: 8px;vertical-align: middle;\"><\/a> \t\t        <\/p>\n<p>Which part of learn not the way of the heathen don&#39;t you understand &#8230;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Christmas Began As A Pagan Holiday 2023<\/strong>. <strong>The pagan roots of Christmas can be traced back to ancient Roman celebrations known as Saturnalia. Christmas and many other Christian celebrations were built on top of pagan beliefs in an effort to convert them. It does not mean demonic or sinful. &#34;Lithia is an old Pagan holiday the Wizarding community used to take very seriously,&#34; he began, sighing. &#34;It&#39;s seen as a day to balance the elements of fire and water. In this article, we will explore the history of Christmas, from its pagan roots to modern celebrations. 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