Ironically, Christmas isn't even Jesus date of birth, it's just the day Christians chose to celebrate his birth. Why? Because the Winter Solstice was to big of a deal to non Christians. They were literally trying to steal their thunder. And just like a lot of out holidays, the pagan parts sorta just caught a ride. (I.E. the whole tree thing.)
Also, if you ever hear anyone talking about Halloween as the devils day, please slap them, and then thoroughly explain to them that it's seeded in the idea that people would dress up to hide from monsters, and leave gifts of sweets to keep them at bay.
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[quote]They were literally trying to steal their thunder.[/quote] You're an idiot.
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No... No I'm not. The reason Jesus' birthday celebration is in December is that they could take focus away from the pagan traditions, because you know, Christians and Pagans don't always mix very well. In other words, stealing their thunder. It's a joke, smart guy.
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Then why did you say literally when you meant metaphorically?
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Because it sounds more dramatic.
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You're an even bigger idiot than I thought.
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and your quite rude.
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I know. It's a problem. :/
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That's one of my biggest pet peeves.
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[quote]They were literally trying to steal their thunder.[/quote] You're an idiot.