History of Christmas

The Origins Of Christmas

Jeffrey Small | Posted 02.14.2012

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Jeffrey Small

What is more important to me than the mechanics of Jesus' birth is that he was an historical figure who came to be viewed as "the Christ," the Messiah.

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Dueling Billboards And The Myths of Christmas

Kenneth C. Davis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Kenneth C. Davis

The importance of the winter solstice is crucial to understanding not only the date of Christmas but many of the other "myths" of this season.

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