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Christmas is upon us. There’s a lot of posts about it. That’s fine, as long as religion is left out of it.

The holiday has origins that are rooted in ancient celebrations not related to Christianity, so it’s pretty easy to discuss trees, decorations, meals, presents, and spending time with friends and family.

So trying to say that it is all about one religion is not onlÿ not allowed here, it’s also factually incorrect.

For those that would like to learn more about the origins of the holiday, here’s a link.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS - Voice & Vision, Inc..

And to you all Ave Saturnalia! Happy Winter Solstice!

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And Merry Christmas
Happy Hannukah
and Ramadan to you too.

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Any reason you flag my educational post @SkinnyMe ?

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I’m guessing it was an accident based on her post following yours.

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You have to take several steps to flag, but we’ll keep the holiday spirit and go with that explanation.

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I have my personal set of beliefs, but never, ever, thought my beliefs or my life is better than anyone else. We’re all on this life journey and we all deal with it in our own ways. I’m glad @anon4362788 posed the link. We should wish each other well always and not shame others for their differences.

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There are still Christians on this site…
Not educated

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What do you mean by that @anon25523312?

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People can be educated. Hopefully. Not everything is about being oppressed.

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And that’s fine. My point is that no ONE culture owns Christmas. It’s a melting pot.

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Christianity does have a lot of roots and traditions in Paganism.

I once told my brother I have a Pagan heart but a Christian soul.

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And what this is except your religion?
You are mod, do what you want.
I’m Out.

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It all borrows from each other. I’d go into more detail, but can’t.

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My religion? Lol, no. Saturnalia is a Roman holiday for their old god. Dead religion.

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I understand Zombie Mom, no worries.

:dove: :evergreen_tree: :+1:

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I agree @anon4362788 I needed to be educated before too. But I learned a few years back about Christmas and other December celebrations around the world.

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Happy Holidays to EVERYBODY!! :grinning: Whatever you do or don’t do, in December, I hope your December is fun.

Thanks for the post, @anon4362788. I knew about the pagan roots, but not the other stuff. Thanks for the link!

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You’re welcome! I find all of it interesting. Love learning.

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christmas means more to me than trees and hats and presents, I like everything about it and i dont know why we need to think the way you want us to think about it because I should be able to make up my own mind about how i want to think about it

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