Category Archives: Series: “The Origins of the Christmas Holiday”

What Should a Christian Do About Christmas Trees & Santa Claus?

Posted on December 22, 2023 by russellmckinney

“The Origins of the Christmas Holiday” series (post #4) This will be the last post in our series on the origins of our Christmastime traditions. With this one, however, I don’t want to deal with the origins of any more … Continue reading →

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Christmas Trees, Santa, Bing Crosby, & Charlie Brown

Posted on December 20, 2023 by russellmckinney

“The Origins of the Christmas Holiday” series (post #3) We’re in a series on the origins of our Christmastime traditions. With the first post, I covered the subjects of the winter solstice and Saturnalia. With the second, I explained the effect the … Continue reading →

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Constantine & Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2023 by russellmckinney

“The Origins of the Christmas Holiday” series (post #2) The previous post served as the beginning of my series on the origins of the traditions of our Christmas holiday. That post explained the winter solstice and the Roman holiday known … Continue reading →

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The Winter Solstice & Saturnalia

Posted on December 16, 2023 by russellmckinney

“The Origins of the Christmas Holiday” series (post #1) Let’s face it, Christmas is a weird holiday. What does the baby Jesus have in common with a fat man in a red suit who rides a sleigh pulled by reindeer? … Continue reading →

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What Should a Christian Do About Christmas Trees & Santa Claus?

Posted on December 8, 2009 by russellmckinney

“The Origins of the Christmas Holiday” series (post #4) This will be the last post in our series on the origins of our Christmastime traditions. With this one, however, I don’t want to deal with the origins of any more … Continue reading →

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Christmas Trees, Santa, Bing Crosby, & Charlie Brown

Posted on December 6, 2009 by russellmckinney

“The Origins of the Christmas Holiday” series (post #3) We’re in a series on the origins of our Christmastime traditions. With the first post, I covered the subjects of the winter solstice and Saturnalia. With the second, I explained the effect the … Continue reading →

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Constantine & Christmas

Posted on December 4, 2009 by russellmckinney

“The Origins of the Christmas Holiday” series (post #2) The previous post served as the beginning of my series on the origins of the traditions of our Christmas holiday. That post explained the winter solstice and the Roman holiday known … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism, Christ's Birth, Christmas, Christmas Traditions, Church, Series: "The Origins of the Christmas Holiday" | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

The Winter Solstice & Saturnalia

Posted on December 3, 2009 by russellmckinney

“The Origins of the Christmas Holiday” series (post #1) Let’s face it, Christmas is a weird holiday. What does the baby Jesus have in common with a fat man in a red suit who rides a sleigh pulled by reindeer? … Continue reading →

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