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Before I wish you a happy holiday season,
let’s discuss the truth behind this season.

Now, realize that there is a good message
about this season at the end of this, but I
just want to explore the truth first.

First, Christ was most likely born in March
or April, not on December 25th, as some would
have you believe. On top of that, he was
probably born 6 years prior to the
traditional 0A.D. that many believe to be the
year he was born, and how we mark our modern
calendar.

Second, the day that we celebrate is based on
pagan beliefs. The tree comes from druidic
religion, which worshipped trees. The date
that Christmas is based on the winter
solstice, and that date coincided with the
celebration of the god of the sun, Sol. This
celebration merged with the merriment of the
celebration of the dedication of the temple
built for the god, Saturn. The Saturnalia
was based on role reversals of slave and
master, where the slaves derided their
masters for being slaves to their
possessions. This then turned into a day of
merriment, very similar to what we claim
Christmas is supposed to be about.

Third, and this I believe is the most
important, Christ only got three gifts. Gold
was the most valuable; frankincense was used
in religious ceremonies as incense; myrhh had
healing properties that cleared
uncleanliness, like mucus, from the body.
Nowhere does it state that Christ ever
received any other gifts from his earthly
parents, until Mary takes some expensive oils
and cleans Jesus’ feet.

So, all in all, Jesus only got four, count
them, four presents in the entirety of his
life.

He didn’t get games, toys, or things of no
use. They all held great value, and they
either had a direct relation to wealth or
health.

So, why the rant? Does Brother Paul hate
Christmas so much that he has to mention all
the things that make this holiday wrong.

Not really. I enjoy Christmas time. But, not
for the reasons that all the commercialists
would have you believe.

You see, somebody punished their son, whom he
caught smoking dope, by selling the copy of
Guitar Hero III, that he bought for his
dope-smoking son, for $90, to somebody who
was having difficulty locating this
much-sought-after game for $9,100. Why?
Because, television would have you believe
that if you don’t get your kids the most
popular toy, you’re a bad parent.

Well, then, why don’t I just become a member
of the religion that doesn’t celebrate
holidays.

Because, the very word, “holiday” means “holy
day.”

Holy days were when the priests of the Old
Testament used to sacrifice animals to the
most high God, and then everybody would
“feast” and enjoy eating with each other.

So, since we mistakenly put Christ into this
particular holy day, then let’s remember this
time as a holy day. A day where we can come
together with friends and loved ones and
celebrate that Jesus came from God to give us
the ultimate gift, a shot at eternity with
our heavenly maker, God.

So, make your suppers, your feasts, and enjoy
the holy days with your loved ones.
And, quit worrying about what the
commercialists would have you believe what
Christmas is about.

Wishing you the best of this holy day season!
(Make it a set of great holy days in the
Lord!)

Brother Paul

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