EXPOSED: Pagan Roots of Christmas

CYOL with Jeremy Ryan Slate Archive 1

EXPOSED: The shocking truth about Christmas' pagan origins that most Christians don't know!

Discover how ancient Roman festivals shaped our modern Christmas celebrations in ways that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew.

Join Jeremy Ryan Slate as he uncovers the hidden connection between Christmas and two major Roman festivals - Saturnalia and Sol Invictus.

Learn how these pagan celebrations, with their gift-giving traditions and winter festivities, transformed into today's Christmas practices.

This eye-opening episode reveals why December 25th was chosen as Christmas Day, exploring its direct link to the Roman sun god Sol Invictus.

Understanding these ancient roots challenges our modern perspective on this beloved holiday.

From role reversals during Saturnalia to the political influence of Roman emperors, this fascinating exploration connects the dots between ancient Rome and modern Christmas traditions.

The transition from paganism to Christianity wasn't as simple as you might think - and the truth will surprise you.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Episode Purpose and Overview

04:24 - Who is Saturn: Roman Mythology

09:13 - Understanding Saturnalia: Ancient Festival

13:03 - Sol Invictus: The Unconquered Sun

15:18 - Ad: The Wellness Company

17:51 - The Cult of Sol Invictus: Beliefs and Practices

20:59 - Festival of Sol Invictus: Celebrations and Traditions

21:49 - Birth of Christ: Pagan Connections

22:55 - Historical Context: When Did Jesus Live?

25:20 - Jesus' Birth Date: Historical Perspectives

27:43 - Timing of Jesus' Birth: Seasonal Insights

28:05 - Current Discussion: Where We Stand

29:27 - Part 2 Coming Soon: Stay Tuned

29:44 - Like, Comment, Subscribe

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