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402. Christmas: Pagan or Christian?
The Rest Is History
Analysis of Roman feast days in relation to the worship of Saul
The worship of Saul, or the sun, was a significant aspect in Roman culture, as evidenced by the elaborate celebrations and chariot races held in honor of Saul. The narrator suggests that the birth of Saul on the 25th of December may have been a feast day, but not necessarily the most important one on the calendar due to the multitude of other feast days. The abundance of Roman feast days makes it likely that any chosen day for a Christian festival would coincide with an existing feast day, leading to potential criticism of 'ripping off' someone else's celebration. This indicates the challenge of selecting a day for Christian celebrations amid the prevalence of Roman feast days and the likelihood of facing accusations of cultural appropriation regardless of the chosen date.
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