SwordPlay - S2E20 (ep. 56) - Christmas

  • Was Christmas originally pagan?
  • Was Sol Invictus a threat to Christianity that needed to be appropriated?
  • Are any holidays an appropriation of paganism?
  • Is it ok for Christians to “Christianize” a pagan holiday?
  • Why would people think Christmas was originally pagan?
  • When was Christ born?
  • What significance do cosmic elements have in Christian theology and Christmas?
  • Does everything about Christmas today have pagan roots?
  • What are the earliest records of Christians celebrating any feasts or holidays?
  • What is Epiphany?
  • Is it right for the Church to create its own holidays or traditions?
  • Should the Christian keep Old Testament feasts?
  • What are some of your favorite Christmas traditions in your family (for fun or theological)?
  • What could be done to make Christmas better for the Christian?
  • Grinch of the Year

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