Comments on: Thursday Thirteen – 13 facts about Christmas

By: damozel

damozel — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 07:49:26 +0000

I don’t believe the rumor about the 12 days is true. That is an English tradition (the 12 days). Still is.

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By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:42:53 +0000

Interesting post. Dec 25 was the birthdate of Sol Invictus, so it was appropriated as the birth date of Jesus. A lot of religions took ideas from each other. Christianity was one of several that used the idea of virgin birth, for example. The whole manger thing has been so distorted. As you say, no cosy little scenes with sheep and donkeys. And unlike every depiction we see, Mary wasn’t a 25 yr old European type. She was probably about 14, which in those days was well into childbearing age.

The business of the 12 Days of Christmas being a secret Catholic catechism is an urban myth that apparently first appeared on the net in 1995 and has been spreading ever since! Take a look at http://www.cvc.org/christmas/12days.htm for details.

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By: Gruntled

Gruntled — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 03:32:15 +0000

Even back when I was a hardcore carnivore, I’d have just stuck with a salad and some sides, leaving the mustard-laced pork face to everyone, for sho’. (there’s got to be a song in there somewhere)

This is an awesome post!

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By: AntiBarbie

AntiBarbie — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:28:04 +0000

Yup. December 25th was a time of ‘Sun’ worship and winter solstice that became incorporated into today’s traditions.

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By: greatfullivin

greatfullivin — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:27:07 +0000

Neat list! I have the Christmas Spider story on my list of Christmas Traditions and Legends.
http://www.loopdeloops.blogspot.com

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I did know several of these. I was always taught December 25 was baal’s birth date. Splendid facts to share. We know who we celebrate, Jesus, so I don’t think the date is important. Have a very Happy Christmas. Thanks for sharing.

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By: Kay

Kay — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:51:23 +0000

Neat list! I have the Christmas Spider story on my list of Christmas Traditions and Legends.
http://www.loopdeloops.blogspot.com

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By: Miss Sniz

Miss Sniz — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:12:37 +0000

That’s cool about the song. Scholars think Christ was born sometime in the spring. My dad the pastor just did a sermon about the origins of Dec. 25 last week. Fun TT!

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