Posted on 12/21/2013 12:33:35 PM PST by Olog-hai
For centuries Christians have been taught that wise men from the east brought gifts for the baby Jesus, but according to polling, one in 10 young adults in Britain now believe that Father Christmas also makes an appearance in the Biblical account of the nativity.
Significant numbers also think that Mary and Joseph might have brightened up the stable with a Christmas tree.
Over a third of the public think that the Bible records December 25 as the date of the Jesus’ birth. …
(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...
Is Father Christmas the same person as St Nicholas?
Not perfectly sure, but when he’s on TV, he dresses exactly like Santa Claus.
He’s like Santa Claus’ skinnier brother.
Theological idiots. Way to go, Anglican Church.
I bet they think Excalibur was included in the Magna Carta.
Technically no they are not the same person.
Father Christmas is the actual pagan figure many worship on Solstice....hmmm, isn’t that today?
http://www.timetravel-britain.com/articles/christmas/santa.shtml
PINGGERS
:)
this bit
“Mary and Joseph might have brightened up the stable with a Christmas tree.”
:)
*facepalm*
:)
Noel, Noel
Virgin Mary, meek and mum,
Dominus is in thy tum.
What a jolly jeu d’ésprit—
Christ beneath the Christmas tree!
— Willard R. Espy
and the wise shephards brought 2 of every animal....
wait a sec...
If haven’t read them, “Words at Play” and “The Life and Times of Mr. Anonymous” by Espy are fun reads.
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