12-27-2009, 04:54 PM
(12-25-2009, 10:01 AM)Uhriventis Wrote: Actually it came from the Roman celebration of the Winter Solstice. Christianity borrowed it to help the conversion from paganism to Christianity a little easier. They still get to practice "magic" in Roman Catholic churches. Ever wonder why so many candles and that thing with smoke.
Sorry for the Wiki link. Just so you can research it a little more.
I'm sure that everyone knows it's based off of Saturnalia, but modern day Christmas is not about the winter solstice or any of that; it's supposably about the birth of the figure known as "Jesus". However, from what I've seen, most people these days just celebrate it 'cause everyone else does, like Valentine's Day. aka a hallmark day.