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402. Christmas: Pagan or Christian?
The Rest Is History
The Origins of Christmas Celebration and Its Relation to Christian Beliefs
The Christmas celebration's origin is rooted in the debates about the nature of Christ, leading to the identification of his birthday after the Council of Nicaea in 325. This identification aimed to emphasize the humanity of Jesus and refute the belief that Jesus wasn't truly man. The choice of December 25th for Christmas celebration has Christian significance, reflecting the inheritance of Jewish tradition and the idea of inherent calendar symmetry in both Jewish and Christian scholarship.
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