Скачать или смотреть Is Christmas Pagan? The Real History of December 25, Santa Claus, and Traditions with Bill Federer

Was Jesus really born on December 25—or is Christmas a pagan holiday borrowed from Rome? 🤔

Every year, Christians debate the origins of Christmas, Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and holiday traditions.

In this fascinating and in-depth episode of the Truthful Hope Podcast, Jacob Vazquez is joined by Bill Federer, nationally known historian, speaker, and author of There Really Is a Santa Claus, to uncover the true historical and biblical roots of Christmas.

In this episode, you'll discover:
📅 Why December 25 is a historically defensible date for Jesus’ birth
📖 How Scripture, Jewish priestly divisions, and early church history connect
❌ Why the claim that Christmas is “pagan” doesn’t hold up historically
🎅 Who Saint Nicholas really was (and why Santa Claus isn’t anti-Christian)
🌲 Where Christmas trees, stockings, gifts, and carols actually came from
⛪ How Christmas shaped Western civilization, world history, and even our calendar (BC / AD)
✝️ How Christians can confidently defend and reclaim Christmas

Bill Federer brings primary historical sources, early church writings, archaeology, and biblical theology together in one of the most comprehensive explanations of Christmas you’ll ever hear.

Chapters:
00:00 The Origins of Christmas Traditions
30:43 The Significance of December 25th
33:07 The Historical Impact of Christmas
36:03 Historical Significance of Christmas Events
38:28 The Role of Christmas in American History
44:19 The Evolution of the Christmas Calendar
48:25 The Life and Legacy of St. Nicholas
59:00 Transformation of St. Nicholas into Santa Claus
01:10:49 The True Meaning of Christmas

👉 If you’ve ever been told Christmas is pagan, unbiblical, or sinful—this episode is for you.

📘 Recommended Resource:
There Really Is a Santa Claus by Bill Federer (https://a.co/d/4ip5udq)

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