<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Why is Christmas pagan and what is an alternative tradition to Christmas one can do instead? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world.
Why is Christmas pagan and<wm> what is an alternative tradition to Christmas one can do instead?
Many people outside of the UK and Northern Ireland associate the tradition of the Christmas tree with the idea of a pagan festival held on December 25, a time of wassailing and holly. They point out that pagans celebrate festivals at least once in one month when winters begin, and also that their religious holidays often overlap or start during winter months. They call this the Winter Solstice, and that pagans use Christmas as the start</wm> of their festival, while other cultures also start their winter celebrations on this day.
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