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minus-squarefroh42@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up5·2 years agoI always thought it was the christian brand version of Roman Saturnalia.
minus-squareRestrictedAccount@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up6·2 years agoWhen they were still being persecuted by the Romans for their religion, they held Christmas during Saturnalia to blend in. Also, I’m pretty sure I remember seeing that Tolkien had Frodo destroy the ring on the day believed to be the birth of Christ.
I always thought it was the christian brand version of Roman Saturnalia.
When they were still being persecuted by the Romans for their religion, they held Christmas during Saturnalia to blend in.
Also, I’m pretty sure I remember seeing that Tolkien had Frodo destroy the ring on the day believed to be the birth of Christ.