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The Christmas tree came from Germany in the 17th century, but it originated with the Pagan idea to bring greenery into the household in the middle of winter. In addition to this, Santa Claus, though a descendant of the original idea of Father Christmas, was not originally a giver of gifts. This aspect comes from the Pagan idea about spirits that would travel the sky in the middle of winter.
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What is the tradition that chrishtians have borrowed from pagans?
Dying eggs at Easter is a tradition that dates back to Pagan Europe where eggs were dyed/painted for fertility in the spring. The Christmas tree itself has its roots in pagan practice as well. The Christmas Holiday ALSO has roots in paganism. It is no coincidence that the church placed the birth of their Son of God just a few days after the birth of the pagan SUN god.
Is the door wreath on Christmas pagan?
Yes, it a pagan tradition.
Which Christian group refused to celebrate Christmas because they felt it was pagan in origin?
Puritans refused to celebrate Christmas because they felt it was pagan in origin.
The Original Father Christmas was Christian?
No he was pagan.
Is the pagan festival based on the astronomical roots?
Pagan festivals are celebrations of the changing of the seasons which are symbolic of the cycles of life, death, and rebirth.
From what language does the word 'joulu' come from?
"Joulu" is from the Finnish language and means Christmas, it has its origin in the old Viking word "hjul" which means "sun wheel". The Finnish Christmas celebrations have their roots in an old pagan harvest feast called Kekri which was celebrated at the end of November.
Is Christmas a celebration?
Yes Christmas is pagan, and I'm not just saying that out of opinion. Look into, Lew White "Fossilized Customs". It explains everything. No, Christmas is not a pagan celebration. Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas began in the early areas of Christendom in the 2nd or 3rd Centuries.
Is father Christmas Christian?
No he is Norse and comes from a pagan legend.
Was father Christmas Christian?
No he was pagan and based on a Norse legend.
Does sully erna have a pagan album?
He does not have a strait Pagan album, a lot of his songs have pagan roots in them, save for the CD VI because he did not write the songs in that one. If you want a heavly pagan CD of his though, check out his solo album Avalon, its very pagan and very goof
What is special about the pagan christmas tree?
The Pagan Christmas tree is special because the evergreen tree represents Christian winter rites. It was adopted by Europeans and these trees soon were decorated with ornaments as well.
Was the Christmas tree derived from the pagan winter solstice celebration?
Yes. It was stolen from the Yule Tree decorating tradition of the pagan peoples.
