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Originally Posted by jedimaster
correct me if I am wrong but the festival celebrated at this time of year was and always has been the midwinter festival, well before the so called arrival of this character they call jesus. Christianity jumped on the bandwagon and took over this festival as their own to incorporate and include the pagan and celtic indigenous people of this country therefore turning it into a multicultural event. It is also I believe, that it is a well known fact that this jesus character was born nowhere near december. NOW WHO'S THE THICK ONE? and in future please try to make your posts a little less personal as if you were to actually meet me you would find that I am a little more intelligent than you seem to think!
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There was a winter celebration by the Pagans and if you wish to think it has been taken over by the Christians your welcome to do so.
However that does not mean that Christians in what is claimed to be a Christian Country, should have to compromise their beliefs just to make Christmas fit in with other peoples desires for a mid winter jollification.
As an atheist I shan't be celebrating the birth of Gods son, but I won't be demanding that they should change their celebration to fit in with any plans I may have.