The Surprising History of Christmas: Uncovering the Origins of our Traditions

In this episode of the Mommin' Together podcast, host Michelle Barnett is joined by Chastity Jameson, host of the Ancient Conspiracies podcast, to explore the surprising pagan roots of modern Christmas traditions. The episode dives into the historical origins of Santa Claus, December 25th as a significant date, and various Christmas practices like Christmas trees and gift-giving. They discuss how these elements were woven into Christian celebrations and offer perspectives for believers on how to navigate this information. By examining these traditions, they aim to encourage listeners to align their celebrations more closely with their faith.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:23 Unveiling the Origins of Modern Christmas

01:57 The Surprising History of Santa Claus

03:45 The Pagan Roots of Christmas Traditions

07:27 The Influence of Coca-Cola on Santa Claus

11:46 The True Date of Jesus' Birth

22:32 The Feast of Tabernacles and Jesus' Birth

28:04 Connecting Ancient Traditions to Modern Celebrations

30:08 Pagan Origins of Christmas Traditions

33:29 Christian Adaptation of Pagan Customs

34:44 Medieval and Modern Influences on Christmas

37:04 Personal Reflections on Celebrating Christmas

37:24 Encouragement for Believers

40:47 Balancing Traditions and Faith

44:16 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

50:19 Connecting with the Speaker

Connect with Chasity:

Bio: Chasity Jameson is a wife, a mom, a gardener, a chicken lady, and a beekeeper... with a passion for biblical history that decided, one day, to turn it into a podcast. The Ancient Conspiracies Podcast connects everyday conspiracies to biblical history. It also brings a biblical perspective to esoteric topics that aren't often discussed in church.

Website: www.ancientconspiracies.com

FB/Instagram/Truth Social: @ancientconspiracies

Ancient Conspiracies Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kPqRmYHBf1TB2KWxIux8h?si=d46874cf4c314e96

Ancient Conspiracies Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ancient-conspiracies/id1644256511

RESOURCES:

Ancient Conspiracies Episode 15: The Pagan Origins of Christmas https://open.spotify.com/episode/3xfHwh1hrufQAUYup8vllr?si=9qqtZIztRqWeuMIcatF5gw

Ancient Conspiracies Episode 8: The Pagan Roots of Halloween https://spotify.link/JMUX7fA7sXb

Mommin' Together Episode 27: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween: A Thoughtful Approach to Halloween for Christian Moms https://open.spotify.com/episode/1aem93uVFXowll7SxXYw0b?si=65hAXmgMRRW1JSEOXh8UNw

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