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Page 357 of 366. Good Afternoon Lovies. I hope you have a fantastic Sunday Funday. Sorry, I woke up to a giggle this morning... well two actually, but this one I really had to write about first...

Y'all know I am NOT religious by ANY means. I won't bash people for their own personal beliefs, even though I have some horrific memories and scars from monsters who claim to be devote Christians... you know the ones who sit in the pews on Sundays; but are demons in disguise, the rest of the week. 

Anyways... that is NOT what I wanted to explain what my giggle is all about today...

Someone had posted a meme on facebook today that I just could only say, "WOW" to and wonder if this is another one of the Mandela effects, we have all been experiencing these past few years, possibly decades???

To begin... it stated that the Candy Cane was a Christian symbol for the Shepherd's crook, as Christ is called the "Good Shepherd". I can give them that because honestly the candy cane was created in the 1600's by a German choir master, who gifted these to the choir for being good; eventually the Christians formed the shape and colour to symbolize their Jesus.

Next, they say that the gift part is about gold and frankincense that the "3 wise men" brought to Jesus who was supposedly born in a manger (any historian knows, mangers weren't existent back then)...The factual history of gift giving is definitely part of Yule's traditions...

(something completely blurred out due to man-made religions taking it upon themselves to claim holidays that are not theirs, and society making them soooo commercialized). 

The ancient Yule spirit of giving was all about sharing what you had — whether that was food, drink or handmade tokens of goodwill. The act of exchanging gifts symbolized the abundance of the harvest and the warmth of community, ensuring everyone would be well prepared for the rest of winter.

We now come to the evergreen tree, that they are claiming is a Christian symbol of eternal life; as it points to heaven reminding them that their God, is eternal. 

(Sorry this one actually made me laugh out loud!!!)

Are people truly this daft??? (Please don't answer, it's retorical at this point!!!). This is alll about the yulelog...

For ancient peoples, the harsh winter months represented darkness, death, and scarcity. Evergreens, with their unyielding vitality, served as a powerful reminder of the promise of spring and the return of warmth and light.

Egyptians and the Sun God Ra: In ancient Egypt, people celebrated the winter solstice as the triumph of life over death. They believed that the sun god Ra, who had grown weak during the winter months, began to regain his strength after the solstice. To honor this renewal, Egyptians filled their homes with green palm fronds, symbolizing life and victory.

Romans and Saturnalia: During the Roman festival of Saturnalia, which honored Saturn, the god of agriculture, evergreens were used as decorations. Saturnalia was celebrated around the winter solstice and included feasting, gift-giving, and decorating homes with greenery, a practice that symbolized the continuity of life through the dark winter.

Germanic Tribes and Yule: In Northern Europe, the Germanic tribes celebrated Yule, a midwinter festival that honored the rebirth of the sun. Evergreens were central to Yule celebrations, symbolizing eternal life and protection against evil spirits. Trees, wreaths, and branches were brought into homes or burned as part of rituals to welcome the returning light.

Beyond their symbolic use, trees often held spiritual significance in ancient pagan traditions. Many cultures viewed trees as sacred, embodying the divine or serving as a bridge between the earthly and spiritual realms. Sacred groves, where evergreen trees were prominent, were sites of worship and ritual across Europe and beyond. These sacred associations would later influence the Christian appropriation of tree symbolism.

THE BIGGEST BLANTANTLY OBVIOUS THING PEOPLE ARE FORGETTING IS THAT THE TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE EMERGED FROM NORTHERN MYTHOLOGY, INCLUDING THE SACRED TREE YGGDRASIL!!!

(Christians took the yulelog and our rituals and celebrations of the evergreens, bastardizing them to suit their narrative... mostly in an attempt to convert Pagans to their religion. I cannot understand how people are still so uneducated on the TRUE meanings behind their religious holidays... the origins of the very people they persecuted!!!) OH THE IRONY!!!

Now we head off to discuss the Christmas Wreath... UGH!!! The ignorance of people baffles me...

The tradition of using wreaths as decorations dates back to ancient times, with roots in pagan rituals and religious ceremonies. In ancient Greece and Rome, wreaths made from laurel leaves, evergreen foliage, and other natural materials were used to symbolize victory, honor, and achievement. These wreaths adorned the heads of athletes, warriors, and emperors, signifying their status and success.

In pre-Christian Europe, evergreen wreaths played a prominent role in winter solstice celebrations and festivals honoring nature and the changing seasons. Pagan cultures believed that evergreen plants, which remained lush and green even in the depths of winter, held magical powers of protection, fertility, and rebirth. Wreaths made from holly, ivy, and mistletoe were hung in homes and sacred spaces as talismans against evil spirits and as symbols of hope for the return of spring.

(Where in this tradition does it state anything about Christianity??? All these traditions are Pre-Christianity... a lot of the traditions are long before Roman and Greek traditions too!!!)

Last, but surely not least, comes the candle. This meme had the nerve to say that the Christmas candle "shines brightly, showing that their Jesus is the light of the world".

(Before I get into the Pagan traditions, please take note that the "Fallen Angel" LUCIFER's name literally means ...THE BRINGER OF LIGHT!!!)

During the winter solstice, people would light candles and bonfires to celebrate the return of the sun and to ward off the darkness of the longest night of the year.

Throughout history, candles have been used to ward off darkness and evil. The first use of candles in December was during the Roman Saturnalia festival, where tall tapers of wax were offered to Saturn as a symbol of his light and also given as a gift to guests. The Pagans also used candles during their Yule festivities, with candlelight and bonfires being used to welcome the nights beginning to get lighter.

Several ancient gods are believed to have been born on December 25th:

Egyptian god Horus: The falcon-headed deity represented the sun and kingship
Greek god Helios: The personification of the sun who drove his chariot across the sky
Greco-Roman god Apollo: The god of light, music, and prophecy
Hindu god Mithra: A solar deity associated with light and truth
Bal (Nimrod): The deified Babylonian ruler worshipped as the sun god

The common birthday of these deities is December 25. The significance of this date is that it coincides with the Winter Solstice, the date of the longest night of the year. People who practiced ancient Babylonian civilizations held this time to be quite significant for many spiritual activities and festivities.

I am sorry for such a long entry, but in order for people to understand how others are misleading them or ignorant to the actual facts and history of this season... I felt to just do the verbal diarrhea and explain the main misleading info.

Have a great Yuletide season from my house to yours.

~Phoenix