Saturnalia and Christmas

Christmas on December 25th is rooted in Christian tradition.

• The celebration's date originates from Christian customs.

• The Bible doesn't mention when Jesus was born.

• Christian leaders picked this date to match existing festivities.

The Bible doesn't specify Jesus Christ's exact birth date.

• Saturnalia was a Roman celebration for the god Saturn.

• The Bible doesn't mention when Jesus was born.

• Christian leaders picked this date to match existing festivities.

Early Christian leaders chose December 25th to align with other celebrations.

• The festival lasted from December 17th to 23rd.

• Saturnalia was a Roman celebration for the god Saturn.

• Christian leaders picked this date to match existing festivities.

Saturnalia was an ancient Roman festival honoring the god Saturn.

• The winter solstice, marking the shortest day, was part of the festivities.

• Saturnalia was a Roman celebration for the god Saturn.

• The Bible doesn't mention when Jesus was born.

Saturnalia occurred from December 17th to 23rd.

• The festival lasted from December 17th to 23rd.

• December 25th to 31stChristian leaders picked this date to match existing festivities.

• As Christianity spread, December 25th became more significant.

Saturnalia involved role reversals and joyful festivities.

• Christian leaders picked this date to match existing festivities.

• December 25th was chosen to gradually replace older festivities.

• People switched roles and celebrated happily.

December 25th was integrated to replace older celebrations.

• December 25th was chosen to gradually replace older festivities.

• Saturnalia was a Roman celebration for the god Saturn.

• Christmas represents giving, fun, and gathering with loved ones.

The winter solstice coincided with these celebrations.

• The winter solstice, marking the shortest day, was part of the festivities.

• The Bible doesn't mention when Jesus was born.

• Christmas includes religious and worldwide festivities.

Christianity's growth led to the assimilation of December 25th.

• The festival lasted from December 17th to 23rd.

• As Christianity spread, December 25th became more significant.

• People switched roles and celebrated happily.

Christmas evolved, blending various traditions and beliefs.

• Christmas changed over time, incorporating different customs.

• People switched roles and celebrated happily.

• Saturnalia was a Roman celebration for the god Saturn.