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Why-December-25-Christmas.mp3<\/a>
\nWhy-December-25-Christmas.mp4<\/a>
\nWhy-December-25.mp3<\/a>
\nWhy-December-25.mp4<\/a>
\nWhy-December-25-intro.mp3<\/a><\/p>\n

[Intro]
\n(Christmas’ creation)
\nIt’s a pagan solstice celebration!<\/p>\n

[Verse 1]
\nChosen
\n(In the 4th century)
\nFrozen
\n(Perhaps misplaced revery)<\/p>\n

[Chorus]
\nChristmas’ creation
\n(A pagan solstice celebration!)
\nA date for solace
\n(A winter solstice)<\/p>\n

[Bridge]
\nHo, ho, ho
\n(What do you know)
\nThe reason is the season<\/p>\n

[Verse 2]
\nYule
\n(You’ll find it heart warming)
\nDarkness done
\n(The return of the sun)<\/p>\n

[Chorus]
\nChristmas’ creation
\n(A pagan solstice celebration!)
\nA date for solace
\n(A winter solstice)<\/p>\n

[Bridge]
\nHo, ho, ho
\n(What do you know)
\nThe reason is the season<\/p>\n

[Chorus]
\nChristmas’ creation
\n(A pagan solstice celebration!)
\nA date for solace
\n(A winter solstice)<\/p>\n

[Outro]
\nHo, ho, ho
\n(What do you know)
\nHo, ho, ho
\n(Let’s give ‘er a go)
\nThe reason is the season
\nHo, ho, ho
\n(Let it snow)<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE SONG
\nWhile rooted in the Christian belief of Jesus’s birth, Christmas has also evolved to include secular celebrations, such as giving gifts and spending time with family and friends, and its date of December 25th was chosen in the 4th century, possibly to replace or absorb pagan winter solstice celebrations. Many traditions associated with Christmas, such as feasting and gift-giving, have roots in ancient pagan festivals, like Yule and Saturnalia, which celebrated the winter solstice and the return of the sun.<\/p>\n

From the album “Reason<\/a>“<\/strong><\/p>\n

Christmas Bliss<\/a>
\nChristmas Home<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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