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iwanttobelieve · 17th Dec 2009, 01:28 PM

So today is Saturnalia, let us rejoice!

During Roman times, Saturn, the Roman god of Agriculture and Harvest, was paid tribute to every year on December 17, the Romans, and other inhabitants of the Republic/Empire would mark this date as a time to give thanks, trade gifts, light candles, and rejoice for a good year and look forward to the next. Evidently it lines up with (almost) the Winter Solstice. Now you might be asking how does this relate to Christ? Well, we are not 100% of the date Christ was born on, but to help integrate Pagans (non-judeo-christians) into the Religion, many dates we're fixed to Roman celebrations and feast days. Hence, Saturnalia, was chosen most likely because it was one of, if not the most important days in the Roman Calendar. Christmas gained popularity (for the most part) in the year 311 Anno Domini, when Constantine declared that there would no longer be an official Roman Religion, making Christianity legal through out the Empire. The real date of Christmas is unknown, but some theorize that it would be around the Early Hours of September 16th, 7 B.C which would explain what the 3 wise men saw, a triple lunar-planetary conjunction, which looks magnificent in the sky to even the unaided eye. So, Gauisus Saturnalia!

Mirko · 17th Dec 2009, 01:45 PM

Someone knows his History!

It's interesting to read about how Christmas became popular over time and some of the festivals that were held around the time of Christmas.

mattypants · 17th Dec 2009, 02:58 PM

i admit im just drawn to

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which would explain what the 3 wise men saw, a triple lunar-planetary conjunction, which looks magnificent in the sky to even the unaided eye. So, Gauisus Saturnalia!

science strikes again!

19rockr · 17th Dec 2009, 05:03 PM

Hell yeah!

Astaroth · 17th Dec 2009, 05:14 PM

Yay for pagan celebrations. They're always so much more flashy and fun.

Happy holidays to some, and Happy Festivus for the rest of us!

Étoile · 17th Dec 2009, 06:52 PM

Yay!

Emberstone · 17th Dec 2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Astaroth

Yay for pagan celebrations. They're always so much more flashy and fun.

Happy holidays to some, and Happy Festivus for the rest of us!

you just like the nude circle dancing...

17th Dec 2009, 01:28 PM	#1
iwanttobelieve No Longer A Member Gender: N/A Orientation: N/A Out Status: N/A Age: 20 Posts: 128 Join Date: Nov 2009	Gauisus Saturnalia! (Holiday Christmas Came From) So today is Saturnalia, let us rejoice! During Roman times, Saturn, the Roman god of Agriculture and Harvest, was paid tribute to every year on December 17, the Romans, and other inhabitants of the Republic/Empire would mark this date as a time to give thanks, trade gifts, light candles, and rejoice for a good year and look forward to the next. Evidently it lines up with (almost) the Winter Solstice. Now you might be asking how does this relate to Christ? Well, we are not 100% of the date Christ was born on, but to help integrate Pagans (non-judeo-christians) into the Religion, many dates we're fixed to Roman celebrations and feast days. Hence, Saturnalia, was chosen most likely because it was one of, if not the most important days in the Roman Calendar. Christmas gained popularity (for the most part) in the year 311 Anno Domini, when Constantine declared that there would no longer be an official Roman Religion, making Christianity legal through out the Empire. The real date of Christmas is unknown, but some theorize that it would be around the Early Hours of September 16th, 7 B.C which would explain what the 3 wise men saw, a triple lunar-planetary conjunction, which looks magnificent in the sky to even the unaided eye. So, Gauisus Saturnalia!

17th Dec 2009, 01:45 PM	#2
Mirko Molitva Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out and about Location: British Columbia, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 10,052 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: Gauisus Saturnalia! (Holiday Christmas Came From) Someone knows his History! It's interesting to read about how Christmas became popular over time and some of the festivals that were held around the time of Christmas. __________________ ~ Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are ~

17th Dec 2009, 05:03 PM	#4
19rockr Banned Gender: Boy Orientation: Boys! Boys! Boys! Love'em! Out Status: Everyone I know, which is everybody. Location: Near Lexington, KY, by 45 miles to the east. Age: 21 Posts: 284 Join Date: Nov 2009	Re: Gauisus Saturnalia! (Holiday Christmas Came From) Hell yeah!

17th Dec 2009, 05:14 PM	#5
Astaroth ❀ Byakuren Hijiri ❀ Full Member Gender: Genderqueer Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Federal Way, WA Age: 30 Posts: 1,299 Join Date: Nov 2007	Re: Gauisus Saturnalia! (Holiday Christmas Came From) Yay for pagan celebrations. They're always so much more flashy and fun. Happy holidays to some, and Happy Festivus for the rest of us! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~*~~~~~~~~~~

17th Dec 2009, 06:52 PM	#6
Étoile He ate my heart Full Member Gender: Garçon Orientation: 95% Gay, 5% Cheesecake Out Status: Out to everyone Location: The Peach State Age: 20 Posts: 1,575 Join Date: Nov 2007	Re: Gauisus Saturnalia! (Holiday Christmas Came From) Yay! __________________ "I love that lavender blonde; the way she moves, the way she walks, I touch myself, can't get enough."

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