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jewpinthethird · 12-25-2003, 08:07 PM

Because it is. Jesus most likely wasnt born in winter. The 25th used to be the Winter Solstice in ancient Pagan beliefs. The church, knowing that it couldnt compete with Pagan beliefs at the time, used the already Winter Solstice feastivities as a means to trick Pagans into celebrating the birth of Jesus.

Seriously, it is between 30-50 degrees in the Middle East this time of year. The new-born Jesus would not be able to last the night if it were during the winter. He'd freeze to death.

::edit:: Damn you, bet me to it.

12-25-2003, 08:07 PM	#10
jewpinthethird (The Fat's Sabobah) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Palm Springs, California Posts: 11,711	Because it is. Jesus most likely wasnt born in winter. The 25th used to be the Winter Solstice in ancient Pagan beliefs. The church, knowing that it couldnt compete with Pagan beliefs at the time, used the already Winter Solstice feastivities as a means to trick Pagans into celebrating the birth of Jesus. Seriously, it is between 30-50 degrees in the Middle East this time of year. The new-born Jesus would not be able to last the night if it were during the winter. He'd freeze to death. ::edit:: Damn you, bet me to it.