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#140: Christmas: Is It Pagan? Does It Matter?

#140: Christmas: Is It Pagan? Does It Matter?

Update: 2025-12-17

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Every year, there is a war over Christmas. Christmas has become materialistic, commercialized and secular. But should we be keeping it at all?

While some say Christmas is pagan, others push back. Host Richard Palmer examines the origins of Christmas, as well as what the Bible says about repurposing pagan festivals.

The Truth About Christmas
Pagan Holidays—or God’s Holy Days—Which?

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#140: Christmas: Is It Pagan? Does It Matter?

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