Christmas Myths And Legends

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Christmas myths and legends. Published in the myths and legends behind christmas 999 words christmas is usually considered a christian festival but it s probably the most syncretized holiday on the calendar. The real name of santa claus is nicholas born 2000 years ago to wealthy parents in a small village in the country myra today called as turkey. It s the age old question is december 25th jesus birthday the answer is that we really don t know when his actual birthday was. Erin is a writer and content creator from georgia united states.

Nicholas parents died while he was yet a boy. Popular christmas myths and what the bible really says. So syncretized is it in fact that the puritans banned it in england during cromwell s dictatorship from 1647 to 1660. From the origin of the holiday itself to the historical date and year of christ s birth to the modern marketing of iconic christmas figures like santa claus much of.

Robinage uncovers the mysteries behind the christmas traditions. Christmas myths santa claus santa claus is a jolly man with red robes having long white beard. The legends of christmas are more than just amusing and entertaining. Here are nine common myths christians believe at christmas.

Popular mythologies regarding christmas differ significantly from what is written in the bible. With over 2 000 years of history the christmas holiday comes with a host of myths legends lies misconceptions and commonly believed things that are just completely wrong. The bible says that jesus was born on december 25th. Is the candy cane just a delicious treat or is there a legend lying beneath the candy coated sweetness.

Few of these christmas legends are explained below. Despite christmas popularity among christians and non christians alike little known facts like this and even outright myths abound. Both ways they tell us. However since that time many myths have been added to the greatest story ever told.

From the origin of the holiday itself to the historical date and year of christ s birth to the modern marketing. From the holiday s religious origins to mr. When you think of christmas do you wonder about the folklore behind the symbols of the season. Many myths and stories have come into being ever since the birth of jesus.

Christmas myths and legends. By mike rothschild it s time to find the real stories behind christmas legends and holiday myths. What about the christmas cards and carols. Claus to that great evergreen symbol the yuletide tree here are 10 enduring christmas myths exposed at last.