The History of Christmas December 25 was regarded as the birthday of Mithras, he was born in Iran and he was called "The Sun of Righteousness" according to Colliers Encyclopedia. The Romans at that time held December 17 as the day of Saturnalia, a time of partying and exchanging gifts, that's where our "Christmas presents" come from. The Romans changed the day to December 25th because of the feast of the Sun god (natalis solis invicti) the birth of the Invincible Sun was celebrated then, so they decided Saturnalia would also be celebrated at this time, the winter solstace. December 25th wa...
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