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To: Think4Yourself who wrote (234621)12/29/2009 1:18:59 PM
From: Peter VRead Replies (2) of 306849
 
OT - Many "Christian" rituals or traditions are leftovers from other religions and pagans.

The Christmas tree is a leftover from druids and others who celebrated the winter solstice. In fact the date for Christmas was moved near the winter solstice to compete with a number of celebrations that took place at that time, as Jesus was actually born in spring or summer.

Rabbits and eggs are ancient fertility symbols, which coincides with the fact that Easter is a renewal celebration that happens in the Spring.

I took a class in college that compared the major religions (not just christianity). When you look broadly at them, they are simply variations on a common theme. And many of their rituals have roots that predate the religions themselves.
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