Agastasa1X
Agastasa1X t1_izokiej wrote
Reply to comment by PBaz1337 in How did new emerging religions succeed despite established pre-existing religions during ancient and/or pre-historic times? by matthewlee0165
Celebrating pagan holidays implies that the purpose of that holiday is being used to honor a pagan god or done with a pagan intention behind it. The supposed pagan elements are still used in favor of a Christian purpose and the Christian. God.
Agastasa1X t1_j1nete4 wrote
Reply to comment by Igmu_TL in TIL about Saturnalia - a Roman Holiday held between 17 - 23 December. The holiday was celebrated with a sacrifice at the Temple of Saturn, in the Roman Forum, and a public banquet, followed by private gift-giving, continual partying, and a carnival atmosphere. by TurboBennett
This is a cynical interpretation of how Christmas originated. Like it designed by a committee that pre-planned everything with malicious intent. More likelihood, there were just some practices that hold that were holdovers from a pre Christian past but now being used to honor the Christian God. Christmas traditions vary region to region. It was something just happened from the ground up and organically.