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Old 12-25-2008, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by hi_im_god
which part is christian?

the tree? the lights around the house? the exchanging of gifts?

humans celebrated this season together long before jesus. did you ever wonder why it's right around the winter solstice?

i love xmas. just because i don't believe in the supernatural doesn't mean i wouldn't enjoy a chance to share time with family and friends.

a cool yule-everyone has heard that... yule logs were also a pagan happening. the tree was germanic in origin. our 'traditions' are an amalgamation of many cultures.
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