Easter was a pagan goddess. December 25 has been celebrated by people in the northern hemisphere for at least, 2600 years, probably much longer. The Christians stole the holiday from the followers of the Persian sun god Mithras. The holiday as we know it began in Victorian times. George Washington, Ben Franklin and most of the other important people who founded the USA never celebrated it.
Jesus probably was both born and died sometime in the spring, around Passover. So true, the Catholic priests got the dates wrong, but we’re stuck with it. And we do it so much better than they did.
Actually, the founding fathers did celebrate Christmas. Just not so much Santa Claus. The English of the Puritan era before them fought to celebrate their traditional holiday, which the Puritans opposed on grounds it was too Catholic.
So relax and have fun with it. It’s a party, and we don’t need a pooper.
Merry Christmas!
John Lustig (Last Kiss) creator over 14 years ago
Merry Christmas…Happy Easter…Jolly Purim. Whatever you’re celebrating, I hope it’s wonderful!
margueritem over 14 years ago
Same to you, John!
lewisbower over 14 years ago
John Lustig. I gave my lady friend one of your cards last night, Spent the night on the couch.
John Lustig (Last Kiss) creator over 14 years ago
Lewreader, I’m hoping she was on the couch with you making love all night. Otherwise…urk, sorry!
Edcole1961 over 14 years ago
Easter was a pagan goddess. December 25 has been celebrated by people in the northern hemisphere for at least, 2600 years, probably much longer. The Christians stole the holiday from the followers of the Persian sun god Mithras. The holiday as we know it began in Victorian times. George Washington, Ben Franklin and most of the other important people who founded the USA never celebrated it.
COWBOY7 over 14 years ago
Happy Holidays to you too, John!
Charles Brobst Premium Member over 14 years ago
Jesus probably was both born and died sometime in the spring, around Passover. So true, the Catholic priests got the dates wrong, but we’re stuck with it. And we do it so much better than they did. Actually, the founding fathers did celebrate Christmas. Just not so much Santa Claus. The English of the Puritan era before them fought to celebrate their traditional holiday, which the Puritans opposed on grounds it was too Catholic. So relax and have fun with it. It’s a party, and we don’t need a pooper. Merry Christmas!
3hourtour Premium Member over 14 years ago
…Merry Gift-mas everyone…
drewhollan over 14 years ago
No, Three Kings.
eagleowl over 14 years ago
Happy RamaHanaKwanzMas every one!!!
SGIBeachbum over 14 years ago
Merry Christmas everyone
The Duke 1 over 14 years ago
Merry Christmas, John!!
noreenklose over 14 years ago
Tell her to cheer up, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Merry Christmas, everyone.
gimmickgenius over 14 years ago
You mean Saint Valentine’s Day, Noreen!
LordDogmore over 14 years ago
Yea St Valentines Day, where you can gather six or seven of your closest friends in the garage and let have have what they’ve got coming.
comYics over 14 years ago
She has other talents.