The real reason is that in the Northern Hemisphere we are approaching the shortest, darkest, most depressing day of the year and we need a celebration of light and good cheer regardless of what religion claims the seasonal holiday. For me the Christ in Christmas means as little as the Thor in Thursday.
Templo S.U.D. over 11 years ago
I’d go with the first; the second one looks like it has a typo. More importantly, the first is WHY Christmas is celebrated.
DW Premium Member over 11 years ago
Go with the second. Saturnalia is the reason for the season.
pschearer Premium Member over 11 years ago
The real reason is that in the Northern Hemisphere we are approaching the shortest, darkest, most depressing day of the year and we need a celebration of light and good cheer regardless of what religion claims the seasonal holiday. For me the Christ in Christmas means as little as the Thor in Thursday.
johnnyo68 over 11 years ago
@ D W & pschearer: Very well said! Thank you for your logical thinking.
susanwobb over 11 years ago
Actually, I believe it’s the 23.5 degrees tilt of the earth’s axis (away from perpendicular to the ecliptic) that’s the reason for the season.
Comic Minister Premium Member over 11 years ago
The second one.
johbjacob over 11 years ago
Go with the first one, Zack! Although, it was Constantine who made December 25 Christmas. Jesus was likely born in April.