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Why December 25?

Filings Fri, 12/23/22 11:00 am
Bible, Theology & Philosophy
Christmas
Chronology
Syncretism
Church and Biblical History

The idea of Christ’s birth being on December 25 doesn’t fit Saturnalia (Dec 17-23) and predates Sol Invictus (AD 274). - P&D

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