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Christmas Origins: Truth Over Myth, English Heritage Admits Error
Faith Facts
- English Heritage corrected its false claim about Christmas’s origins.
- Early Christians believed Jesus was conceived on March 25, leading to a December 25 birthdate.
- Christian tradition of Christmas predates Roman Sol Invictus celebrations.
English Heritage acknowledged sharing inaccurate statements regarding the origins of Christmas, retracting their earlier claim that it stemmed from a pagan festival. Historical evidence shows Christians were celebrating Christ’s birth on December 25 long before the festival of Sol Invictus appeared.
The belief that Jesus was conceived on March 25 is attested as early as the writings of Hippolytus of Rome in 204 AD. This calculation, rooted in Christian faith, places His nativity precisely nine months later, on December 25.
Contrary to English Heritage’s statement about Christianity’s status in the Roman Empire, it did not become the official religion until 380 AD, not 325 CE as claimed in their post. Both inaccurate posts were deleted after historians corrected the record.
“Christianity built the culture that English Heritage exists to preserve: cathedrals, calendars, moral grammar, laws, language, customs, festivals, and music,” stated Catholic author Gavin Ashenden.
As believers, we must champion truth and honor the profound Christian foundations that shape our society today. Stand firm in faith and continue to share biblical truth in love.