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Christmas: The Origin of December 25Th
Christmas: The Origin of December 25Th
By Lorri MacGregor
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25th of Kislev—seems to have been adopted by the ancient church as that of the birth of our
blessed Lord—Christmas—the dedication of the true temple which was the body of Jesus.”
We would do well to look at the Jewish roots of our Christmas (which means “Christ is sent”)
and act accordingly.