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Father Christmas granted a walk-on part in the Bible (Santa Claus)
Daily Telegraph (UK) ^ | 8:00AM GMT 21 Dec 2013 | John Bingham

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 ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Religion; Society
KEYWORDS: christmas; christmastree; fatherchristmas; santaclaus

1 posted on 12/21/2013 12:33:35 PM PST by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

Is Father Christmas the same person as St Nicholas?


2 posted on 12/21/2013 12:37:14 PM PST by fhayek
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To: fhayek

Not perfectly sure, but when he’s on TV, he dresses exactly like Santa Claus.


3 posted on 12/21/2013 12:38:16 PM PST by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

He’s like Santa Claus’ skinnier brother.


4 posted on 12/21/2013 12:40:04 PM PST by fhayek
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To: Olog-hai

Theological idiots. Way to go, Anglican Church.

I bet they think Excalibur was included in the Magna Carta.


5 posted on 12/21/2013 12:40:37 PM PST by Viennacon
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To: fhayek

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


6 posted on 12/21/2013 12:44:27 PM PST by EBH ( The Day of the Patriot has arrived.)
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To: greyfoxx39

PINGGERS

:)


7 posted on 12/21/2013 2:56:03 PM PST by Tennessee Nana
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To: greyfoxx39

this bit

“Mary and Joseph might have brightened up the stable with a Christmas tree.”

:)


8 posted on 12/21/2013 2:56:46 PM PST by Tennessee Nana
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To: Tennessee Nana

*facepalm*


9 posted on 12/21/2013 2:58:25 PM PST by GeronL (Extra Large Cheesy Over-Stuffed Hobbit)
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To: Tennessee Nana

:)


10 posted on 12/21/2013 3:19:46 PM PST by greyfoxx39 (We can thank Mitt Romney for the present situation in our country. His feet are made of clay.)
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To: GeronL

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


11 posted on 12/21/2013 4:29:53 PM PST by scrabblehack
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To: scrabblehack

and the wise shephards brought 2 of every animal....

wait a sec...


12 posted on 12/21/2013 4:35:00 PM PST by GeronL (Extra Large Cheesy Over-Stuffed Hobbit)
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To: scrabblehack

If haven’t read them, “Words at Play” and “The Life and Times of Mr. Anonymous” by Espy are fun reads.


13 posted on 12/22/2013 4:38:12 AM PST by skepsel
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