Skip to main content
SHARPER IRON
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17)
  • About
    • About Sharper Iron
    • Doctrinal Statement
    • Contact
    • Search
  • Forum
    • Forum Home
    • Comment Guidelines
    • Search
  • Account
    • Log in
    • Register

Why December 25?

By Filings on Fri, 12/23/22
Bible, Theology & Philosophy
Christmas
Chronology
Syncretism
Church and Biblical History

The idea of Christ’s birth being on December 25 doesn’t fit Saturnalia (Dec 17-23) and predates Sol Invictus (AD 274). - P&D

Related . . .

Topics: Hymns, Christmas, Worship
  • The Origins of a Great Christmas Hymn: Come, O Come, Emmanuel
  • Keeping Christ in the Holidays Takes Little Effort
  • Myths of the Magi
  • How to Fight Materialism at Christmas and All Year Long
  • The Worst Gift to Give a Middle-School Student

Pagination

  • Page 1
  • Next page

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

(ESV, Proverbs 15:1)

Footer

  • About
  • Contact
  • Search
  • Forum

Since 2005

Image
2005 SI Logo Image