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According to Wikipedia, this planet's belief systems range from Atheism to Zoroastrianism, with 730 established Religions in between, encompassing more the 3200 different sects.

Wherever you fit in, whether you believe in anything or not, I wish you the joy and hope that is symbolised by the Christian Christmas tradition as well as the eager expectancy of renewal that is symbolised by the arrival of a New Year.

I wonder how many religions have a holiday based around the winter solstice.

jones jones;1412728 wrote: According to Wikipedia, this planet's belief systems range from Atheism to Zoroastrianism, with 730 established Religions in between, encompassing more the 3200 different sects.

Wherever you fit in, whether you believe in anything or not, I wish you the joy and hope that is symbolised by the Christian Christmas tradition as well as the eager expectancy of renewal that is symbolised by the arrival of a New Year.


Merry Christmas Everyone!

"And so, as Tiny Tim said, "A Merry Christmas to us all; God bless us, every one!""

Author: Charles Dickens

with sincere hopes for a bright, safe, happy and peaceful holiday!!



Lady J

SnoozeAgain;1412734 wrote: I wonder how many religions have a holiday based around the winter solstice.


Most do. All monotheist did was hijack the pagan festival because they couldn't stop people celebrating - and try they did even now there are campaigns to remind people the "true" meaning of christmas. Don't know if you've seen the poster campaign featuring the doll from the chucky movies - well it looks like it.

I think there is something about the change in season with the days getting longer that touches the primitive in all of us and makes us want to celebrate.

Wish you all Merry Christmas and also a very Happy New Year....