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A Pagan Christmas? Saturnalia and Christmas Trees (Part 1)

A Pagan Christmas? Saturnalia and Christmas Trees (Part 1)

FromThe Universe Next Door


A Pagan Christmas? Saturnalia and Christmas Trees (Part 1)

FromThe Universe Next Door

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Dec 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Did the modern Christmas holiday borrow its celebrations and festivities from the pagan Roman holiday Saturnalia? What early sources are there to demonstrate this? Should Christians celebrate Christmas? Are Christmas trees forbidden by God in the Bible? Join us for the first part of our Christmas series and be sure to check out next week's episode on whether or not our kids should believe in Santa Claus!Send your Christmas questions to information@apologetics.orgWhen Was Jesus Actually Born?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11965258-when-was-jesus-actually-bornThe Truth Behind Worshiping Idols:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12290812-the-terrifying-truth-behind-worshiping-idolsArticle Referenced: https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-rome/saturnaliaSupport the show
Released:
Dec 12, 2023
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The Universe Next Door, a program of the C.S. Lewis Society, seeks to answer your questions on the meaning of life, worldview, and the existence of God.