[dangus]

>> True, true and true! Then there is the proximity to the winter solstice which is at the core of pagan worship. <<

It’s pure myth that the Latin feast of Saturnalia was on Dec. 25, or even the winter solstice. It was on Dec. 17. Dies Natalis Sol Invictus was celebrated on Dec. 25, but it was created only three centuries AFTER Jesus’ death.

[DungeonMaster]

It’s pure myth that the Latin feast of Saturnalia was on Dec. 25, or even the winter solstice. It was on Dec. 17. Dies Natalis Sol Invictus was celebrated on Dec. 25, but it was created only three centuries AFTER Jesus’ death.

I worked with a woman from Russia. She said that on Christmas they had a big pancake feast. The pancakes represented the sun.

Personally I get excited about Winter Solstice also. Who wouldn't be excited about the days getting longer and the return of warm weather.