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Originally Posted by jedimaster
that's my point cashy, they already have, we traditionally are a nation of pagan and celtic beliefs christianity was brought by the invaders of this fine nation, who in a bid to "civilise" our fine nation began to celebrate the birth of their messiah at the same time as our traditional midwinter festival SATURNALIA ( celebrating the birth of the sun god) so as to incorporate us into THEIR religion, considering the fact that scriptually jesus was born in approximately september there is no other reason why his birth should be celebrated on the 25th december. However I accept it as part of our multicultural society and am happy for people to celebrate it how they wish.
I also agree with the magic that is in the air at this time of year for our children with the lights,presents and of course the jolly man in red (a marketing ploy on behalf of coca cola) and would not wish to destroy it for them, However I do not agree with the way that (as all religions do) christianity is portrayed as the one and only true religion at this time of year. Forget not that jesus was a hebrew and as such, technically all true believers should of course celebrate chanuka, or festival of lights at this time of year yet only the jewish faith does.
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You're wrong.
Christianity wasn't brought to Britain by warring 'invaders'.
It's widely accepted that it was St. Augustine, who first brought Christianity to these shores, in 597 A.D.
More or less midway between the last two times mainland Britain was invaded, first by the Romans, and lastly by the Normans.
I'm an atheist, but living in a country with a long Christian heritage, I shall be celebrating Christmas.
You can shove your Winter Festival where the mistletoe don't shine.