Sir Darius the Clairvoyent Posted December 31, 2024 I think it is by now pretty much established that Jesus birth was put at/near the solstice, and the pagan celebrations of the time. One would assume that the solstice also marked the new year? Anyone know how/when/if this split took place? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted December 31, 2024 336 AD Roman Emperor Constantine affirms 25th as a civic holiday . The church 'says' it is to celebrate Jesus birth but that date was already a holiday in the pre-Christian Roman Empire ; the festival of the Unconqured Sun ( Sol Invictus ) . before that there as some contention and figuring on the date eg April 20, May 20, November 17, and January 6 as possibilities., see; https://www.christianwebsite.com/why-was-december-25-chosen-as-the-birthday-of-jesus/#google_vignette 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
