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this post was submitted on 27 Dec 2023
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Saturnalia trees are probably a myth.
The first references we have to Christmas trees are in 16th century Germany. They probably didn't come directly from any pagan traditions seeing as Germany had been Christian for multiple centuries at that point.
Fair…. Then why do Christian’s celebrate “Coca-Cola”? lol
Current Santa is from Coke lol
But honestly it was just funny, I don’t really care. Personally, I just like indoor trees
Nope: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/the-claus-that-refreshes/
Oh damn!
Ultimately I don’t much care either way, but interesting facts nonetheless!
I’ll do you one better: Why is Easter a fertility celebration? None of the accounts of Jesus’ resurrection directly tie it to fertility. These became popular as Christians became exposed to cultures that had spring fertility festivals.
The religious celebration of Christmas includes Advent wreaths, church services, and traditionalist music (Joy to the World, Silent Night, etc.) Everything else is the secular celebration.
Fair…. Then why do Christian’s celebrate “Coca-Cola”? lol
Current Santa is from Coke lol