by Peter Joseph Swanson
Member since:
April 13, 2007

Winter Solstice isn't just for Christmas

December 02, 2007 05:57 PM EST
views: 77 | comments: 25

Christmas is Christian, no issue - even with a Greek X.  It means Christ Mass, even if you don't do Mass I'm sure you do something in church if you are Christian.

But the holiday time is for everyone. Maybe only the Muslims don't do anything most sun solstices - following a lunar calendar. That makes their holidays move around a lot. 

 

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Comments: 25

Vivian P. Dec 2, 2007, 6:03pm EST
interesting as you know Christmas isn't Christs birthday only the day we celebrate it. I'm pretty sure the day was orginally a pagen holiday
Peter Joseph Swanson Dec 2, 2007, 6:07pm EST
Shepherds don't tend their flocks my night this time of year, for sure.
Peter Joseph Swanson Dec 2, 2007, 6:08pm EST
NOT my night BY night !!!!
Peter Joseph Swanson Dec 2, 2007, 6:09pm EST
One thing is certain: when the solar solstice is.
Jude Cowell Dec 2, 2007, 6:11pm EST
Saturnalia (made the church more acceptable); plus, lambs are born in the spring!
Rebekka S. Dec 2, 2007, 6:17pm EST
:)
Lori F. Dec 2, 2007, 6:17pm EST
Peter I just did an article like this..great minds think alike.
Connie C. Dec 2, 2007, 6:29pm EST
As Vivian said, Christ was not born on the day we celebrate Chrismas. Actually I believe that Jesus was born in July.
sharon SugarMomma is a wise woman, Dec 2, 2007, 6:30pm EST
The Catholic church took over solstice the Europeans stole the Christmas tree and the cross from pagans in Ireland.
Dorothy H. Dec 2, 2007, 7:01pm EST
It's not even really a birthday celebration. A mass, is something else, entirely.
I don't really care, one way, or another. I do find historical info. concerning ancient cultures fascinating, though, and what things evolve into. The Merry Christmas vs Happy Holidays, or seasons greeting thing is a trumped up issue, being spooned out for us to chew on, but I'm not biting.
Danielle P. Dec 2, 2007, 7:33pm EST
You are chock full of useful information. Thanks Peter!!
Apryl Just Apryl Dec 2, 2007, 7:35pm EST
Hey Peter!!!
Jennifer- Very lucky mommy S. Dec 2, 2007, 7:50pm EST
MERRY CHRIST-MAS!!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!!!!!!
Alexis N. Dec 2, 2007, 8:49pm EST
Christmas is Christian to me, but others can do what they please and view it as they like.
I speak for myself & respect others belief systems :-)
Fran S. Dec 3, 2007, 5:11am EST
interesting info here
WS R. Dec 3, 2007, 8:10am EST
I get tired of all the nit-picking.
Peter Joseph Swanson Dec 3, 2007, 9:13am EST
Nit picking on Gather is fun !!! (What else is it here for?)

Or as I like to say "quibbling")

ha ha
Laurun M. Dec 3, 2007, 9:20am EST
To me, it is a time to enjoy friends and family. They are most important in my life.
WS R. Dec 3, 2007, 10:49am EST
You have a point, Peter. It can be fun, you're right! :-)
As long as you have a sense of humor, that is.
ha ha
Leslie "Missy" T. Dec 3, 2007, 11:23am EST
Everyone should celebrate it if that is what they want to do.
Marie L. Dec 3, 2007, 12:50pm EST
Thanks for sharing this!
Curt L. Dec 3, 2007, 1:31pm EST
Thank you, Peter! 10!
donna h. Dec 3, 2007, 3:11pm EST
Peter , those shepherd's would be freezing their......!!!
Karl Leuba Dec 4, 2007, 1:10pm EST
Pete, right as rain and no pain from the article.

BUT, THERE REALLY IS A SAINT NICHOLAS, AKA Santa Claus.
Lacey K. Dec 5, 2007, 6:11pm EST
My daughter's birthday falls on Winter Solstice.

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