I prefer Saturnalia myself. Roman holiday turned into “Xmas” by the church. If Jesus was actually born in what is now late December, the shepherds would have died of hypothermia. Saturnalia involved gift giving, parties and some interesting twists like masters and slaves trading places for a day. Imagine Jeff Bezos having to pee in a bottle while actually working in an Amazon warehouse? Fancy that. Also, caroling in the nude at your neighbors homes was popular. More entertaining than Netflix. There were all sorts of fun activities from legalized gambling to open feasts available to anyone. So, naturally, the christians had to ruin it all.
sevaar777 almost 2 years ago
I prefer Saturnalia myself. Roman holiday turned into “Xmas” by the church. If Jesus was actually born in what is now late December, the shepherds would have died of hypothermia. Saturnalia involved gift giving, parties and some interesting twists like masters and slaves trading places for a day. Imagine Jeff Bezos having to pee in a bottle while actually working in an Amazon warehouse? Fancy that. Also, caroling in the nude at your neighbors homes was popular. More entertaining than Netflix. There were all sorts of fun activities from legalized gambling to open feasts available to anyone. So, naturally, the christians had to ruin it all.
Skeptical Meg almost 2 years ago
Wrong. Christmas falls during Chanukah this year.
jahays1 almost 2 years ago
41.9 percent of adults in the US have obesity – so I am thankful that Christians put an end to nude caroling.
The missing M. Smokey almost 2 years ago
Serve that guy some Christmas ham.
Sisyphos almost 2 years ago
Donna’s heart is in the right place. Her head, I’m not so sure. But, back off, Mona; you’re acting grinch-y!
Tantor almost 2 years ago
חַג שָׂמֵחַ מועד טובֿ מועדים לשמחה
ontologue almost 2 years ago
I thought for sure Mona was French Catholic.
oakie817 almost 2 years ago
https://imprimis.hillsdale.edu/the-star-of-bethlehem/