Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, and the festive season is upon us again; but have you ever imagined what Santa Claus has been doing for 364 days before the very one day we all use to bask in?
Anyways, you’d agree with us that Christmas is a multifaceted celebration, blending the Christian commemoration of Jesus’ birth with pre-existing pagan winter solstice festivals, leading to a mix of ancient traditions being “Christianized” to symbolize Christ as the “Light of the World” and the rebirth of hope, though some Christians avoid it due to its pagan roots, while others see it as a meaningful, culturally-adapted way to honor Christ.
This week on the THE REAL TALK PODCAST, hosted by Elizabeth Essuman, Pan Africanist, Avraham Ben Moshey and Apostle Daniel J.Y. Adjei, face-off in what seems to be looking into the significance and core Christian meaning of the incarnation often emphasized over the festive season’s historical pagan overlaps.
To many who actively celebrate Christmas, and to those who don’t, this episode unfolds a deep, respectful, and intense scripture-to-scripture dialogue. From verse after verse, historical parallels, biblical explanations, scriptural backing and similarities between ancient pagan festivals and modern-day Christmas practices, aiming to challenge the Christian narrative surrounding the celebration; you wont want to blink as the conversation would leave you wanting more.
Whether Christmas is demonic, pagan, or a rich and beautiful occasion to honor God — do not forget to have as a take-home pack with some reflections, and, of course, food for thought, with some Merry Christmas’ jingle bells.
Click below to watch Elizabeth Essuman, Avraham Ben Moshey and Apostle Daniel J.Y. Adjei, have a full conversation on the topic before us…
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