12-25-2018, 03:50 PM
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Originally Santa Claus had no ties with Christmas.
Santa Claus was based on the Dutch Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas) who was a Christian replacement for the pagan tradition of Wodan and his helpers (black raven).
Anyway, Christmas is part of Western culture. Christian faith and culture are intertwined; our whole thought frame is modeled on Christian stories and traditions. Losing faith does not rip the ties of culture away.
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12-25-2018, 06:27 PM
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Yif it wasn't for annual excuses like this, I'd probably never find an excuse to be social and spoil loved ones. Makes things easier in that aspect.
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That makes sense, but anyway, I rarely spoil anyone other than my dog. |
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12-25-2018, 08:42 PM
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Yes, "Christmas-December 25" is a fake date designed to cover the "Feast Of Saturnalia" with a Christian holiday, as was done with the Pagan holiday marking the beginning of Spring, Ôstara, 21 / 25 March, named after the Goddess of
the resurrection of crops and animal life.
The New Year, should, by rights, begin on the Winter Solstice, Around December 21/22, as this natural occurrence marks the return of the Sun, and the lengthening of the hours of sunlight, but I have no problem starting it on the first of the next month.
I do wish all a happy solstice!
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12-26-2018, 07:29 AM
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I hear the proper formulation is Blessed Solstice, so.... Blessed Solstice and Merry Christmas.
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I have have a sensation of worthless in such dates and traditions?
What do you think about?
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I'm too reclusive to be affected by the comings and goings of holidays, but I do like the music.
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12-26-2018, 07:58 AM
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Happy ChanaChrismaKwanzicas, and what other made up holidays you may celebrate
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12-26-2018, 08:10 PM
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Elvis and some digital edition wishes a Merry Christmas for you :
Nice...
But I would prefer this version :
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12-27-2018, 01:14 AM
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We've gone off-topic from holidays?
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12-31-2018, 04:23 PM
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Well, a Happy New Yeares for you all.
Hope this years get greener...
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 It's happening (two or three time zones East of here)!
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Happy New Years freebeard, when we get to it...
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