Christmas

Rakefur · November 13, 2011, 08:40:24 PM

I know I'm a little early, but whatever.

Check this Christmas song out: Brazilian Sleigh Bells

Got to about 1:00. Really bad video, sorry about that, I didn't feel like searching for a good one.

Krowdon · November 13, 2011, 08:41:18 PM

I love Christmas. Everything is so well, Christmassy.

But really, couldn't this topic have waited until AFTER thanksgiving?

Briar · November 13, 2011, 08:56:39 PM

I agree this topic is too early.

Camaclue · November 13, 2011, 09:22:26 PM

Christmas is too early.
Gentlemen, prepare for the carols.

Genevieve · November 13, 2011, 10:03:08 PM

It's never too early for Wham!

Camaclue · November 13, 2011, 10:11:48 PM

It's never too late for Halloween candy.

Firetooth · November 14, 2011, 10:39:05 AM

Christmas is an "evil pagan tradition."

I'm shocked in your rakey :P

http://www.essortment.com/christmas-pagan-origins-42543.html

Rakefur · November 14, 2011, 02:23:09 PM

Actually it's a celebration of the birth of Jesus.

Firetooth · November 14, 2011, 02:27:29 PM

Quote from: Rakefur on November 14, 2011, 02:23:09 PM
Actually it's a celebration of the birth of Jesus.

/obviously didn't click the link.

QuoteNo one knows what day Jesus Christ was born on. From the biblical description, most historians believe that his birth probably occurred in September, approximately six months after Passover. One thing they agree on is that it is very unlikely that Jesus was born in December, since the bible records shepherds tending their sheep in the fields on that night. This is quite unlikely to have happened during a cold Judean winter. So why do we celebrate Christ's birthday as Christmas, on December the 25th?

The answer lies in the pagan origins of Christmas. In ancient Babylon, the feast of the Son of Isis (Goddess of Nature) was celebrated on December 25. Raucous partying, gluttonous eating and drinking, and gift-giving were traditions of this feast.

It is pretty certain Jesus was not born on the 25th of December. Besides, what does Santa and reindeer's have to do with Jesus? He encouraged people to lead simple life styles, and christmas is a very materialistic celebration.

It's all cool in my books, but don't actually try passing Christmas off as a religious holiday.

Sharptooh · November 14, 2011, 02:32:12 PM

Quote from: Rakefur on November 14, 2011, 02:23:09 PM
Actually it's a celebration of the birth of Jesus.

What does putting presents under a decorated pine tree, eating Mince pies, putting presents in Stockings and a big fat red guy coming down your chimney to give you presents have to do with Jesus birth 0_o

I was under the impression that he was born more around autumn time too.

Pippin · November 14, 2011, 02:34:59 PM

i want a pony

Rakefur · November 14, 2011, 02:35:46 PM

It's possible.

It's very probable he was not born on that exact day.

But that's how I celebrate it.

And all the traditions are nothing more than that: Traditions.
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Anyway, lets not turn this into UMD.

Pippin, you would.

Pippin · November 14, 2011, 02:42:39 PM

if this geezer wasnt born on 25th, why are kids taught otherwise

Rakefur · November 14, 2011, 02:47:49 PM

OK think of it this way.

Do we celebrate thanksgiving the exact day the pilgrims first celebrated it?

No.

Firetooth · November 14, 2011, 03:10:58 PM

Quote from: Rakefur on November 14, 2011, 02:47:49 PM
OK think of it this way.

Do we celebrate thanksgiving the exact day the pilgrims first celebrated it?

No.

Don't get me started on thanksgiving...

Anyway, pretty stupid to celebrate the day of somebody's birth, particularly the key figure of your religion, on the wrong day. If you believe he is real, I'm sure Jesus isn't impressed.