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...
Unfortunately, I don't see this thread lasting long either. However, with that being said, thank you for posting this. I find it very interesting to see where alot of these customs originated from. I don't think alot of people realize where some of these things come from. I'm not Athiest, but I...