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You guys are all aware, that Jesus sure as hell wasn't born on the 25th of December, and Christmas Day has as many pagan roots as Christian, right?
http://www.writespirit.net/ad/greatest_historical_myths
"2. Jesus was born on December 25
Christmas is meant to celebrate the birth of Jesus, but there is no evidence whatsoever, biblical or otherwise, that He was actually born on that day. Nor is there anything to suggest that He was born in a manger, or that there were three wise men (although, as any nativity play will remind you, three gifts were mentioned). There are differing views as to why December 25 was chosen as Christmas day, but one of the most interesting is that the day was already celebrated by followers of Mithras, the central god of a Hellenistic cult that developed in the Eastern Mediterranean around 100 BC. The followers of this faith believed that Mithras was born of a virgin on 25 December, and that his birth was attended by shepherds..."
Mmm. I know when I'm slicing into that Christian ham, I'll enjoy the taste of that delightfully rich pagan history.