Christmas is a widely celebrated holiday with a rich and interesting history that includes various cultural and religious traditions, including Paganism. Christians believe Christmas was the birth of Jesus, although facts show that Jesus’ actual birth date is somewhere between June and October. However, Ancient civilizations across the globe marked the solstice as a time of hope, as the days began the arrival of spring. Many Christmas customs, such as decorating houses, putting up Christmas trees, and kissing under the mistletoe, are all remnants of ancient fertility rituals that celebrate the earth’s fertility and the approach of the sowing season.

The term “pagan” was originally used by Christians to describe individuals who followed polytheistic religions. Even as Christians seemed to spread their faith, Pagans were interested in learning about existing religions. They followed different pre-existing traditions, including winter solstice celebrations, into the celebration of Jesus’ birth. This move made it easier for people to accept Christianity as it included familiar elements from their traditions.

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