Problem is your question is invalid to the discussion. I was pointing out that the TRAPPINGS of the holidays come from pagan roots. Your asking about church’s doctrinal beliefs is besides the point. You might as well ask you to make a martini, it’s that tied to the discussion.
“trappings of the holiday”
what do trappings have to do with the fact the Church celebrates that Jesus Christ became man, born of a virgin, on December 25th?
i never understood why non-Christians care what Christians do, can you explain that to me?