SwordPlay - S2E20 (ep. 56) - Christmas

- Was Christmas originally pagan?

- Was Sol Invictus a threat to Christianity that needed to be appropriated?

- Are any holidays an appropriation of paganism?

- Is it ok for Christians to “Christianize” a pagan holiday?

- Why would people think Christmas was originally pagan?

- When was Christ born?

- What significance do cosmic elements have in Christian theology and Christmas?

- Does everything about Christmas today have pagan roots?

- What are the earliest records of Christians celebrating any feasts or holidays?

- What is Epiphany?

- Is it right for the Church to create its own holidays or traditions?

- Should the Christian keep Old Testament feasts?

- What are some of your favorite Christmas traditions in your family (for fun or theological)?

- What could be done to make Christmas better for the Christian?

- Grinch of the Year

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