mom'sfolly :
The early church made a choice to schedule Christian holidays on the same dates as pagan holidays, as part of the conversion of the masses. It kept familiar rituals and times with what was then a new religion. This is a point of fact.
What we consider a modern American Christmas...
I was not aware that people believe Christians can not separate the religious aspects of Christmas with the traditional. We can celebrate the birth of Christ while having fun with the traditional trimmings (i.e. decorated tree, mistletoe, holly, Santa).
I respect all views and appreciate when...