That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie brown.

X-Evolutionist · Dec 24, 2005

In "A Charlie Brown Christmas" Charlie Brown asks: "Isn't there anyone out there who can tell me what Christmas is all about?"

Linus steps up and says:

"And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the fields, keeping watch over their flocks by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the lord shone round about them, and they were so afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not, for behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you this day is born in the City of Bethlehem, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; you shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel, a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth peace, good will toward men'". That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie brown.

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Linus is quoting from Luke chapter two. Here's that chapter online if you'd like to read it:

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%202;&version=31;

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dcv · Dec 24, 2005

The reason for the season

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Along with all the griping going on about the so-called "War on Christmas," we've been seeing a lot of wagging fingers reminding us at every opportunity to remember the "Reason for the Season," and inevitably, these folks are referring to Jesus. The truth is, not very many of the traditions associated with Christmas are Christian - or have anything to do with the birth of Jesus.

The world's oldest and most universally popular holiday celebration has always centered around the winter solstice- marked by the ancients as the birthday of the sun- after which the days get progressively longer, warmer, and more temperate. In cold climates, this celebration was a very welcome break from the monotony of cramped quarters, lean meals, and frayed nerves. In ancient Rome, the largest holiday was the Saturnalia, in honor of the harvest god Saturn. Not many people today have even heard of Saturnalia, or know that most of their holiday customs are directly descended from the ancient holiday season.
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Io Saturnalia! Happy solstice everyone.

X-Evolutionist · Dec 24, 2005

Re: The reason for the season

Originally posted by dcv
SourceIo Saturnalia! Happy solstice everyone.
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Winter Solstice was last Wednesday, so a belated Happy Winter Solstice to you, too!

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