Ruslan KD Podcast Philip Anthony Mitchell & Wes Huff Confront This Pagan Claim...
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Dec 24, 2025 Wes Huff, a historian who explores Christian traditions, joins Philip Anthony Mitchell in a lively discussion about the origins of Christmas. They tackle the myth that Christmas is a pagan holiday, diving into the historical context of December 25th and its adoption by early Christians. Wes underscores the importance of evidence-based history, challenging the Sol Invictus theory, and clarifying the origins of the Christmas tree. Listeners also hear a heartwarming Christmas story and reflections on grief, emphasizing hope and generosity.
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Christmas As A Nonessential Matter
- Philip Anthony Mitchell frames Christmas as a non-essential disputable matter using Romans 14 to urge mutual grace.
- He argues Christians should not slander others over celebrating or not celebrating the day.
Give Grace On Disputable Practices
- Avoid slandering fellow Christians who choose different practices about Christmas.
- Be convinced in your own mind and give grace on disputable matters, per Romans 14.
Why December 25th Was Chosen
- Wes Huff shows historical evidence Christians already marked December 25 by the second century.
- He argues the date likely came from calculating March 25 as Jesus' conception or death, not pagan copying.