<p>In honor of the holiday season, we're bringing back two of our most popular episodes from 2023! In the first Christmas-themed interview, Joshua Barnes, host of popular YouTube channel The Bible Explained, answers questions like:</p>
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<li>Does Christmas have pagan origins?</li>
<li>Does the date December 25th come from ancient holidays like Saturnalia or the Winter Solstice?</li>
<li>Are traditions like caroling and decorating trees borrowed from other religions?</li>
<li>Should Christians celebrate Christmas?</li>
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<p>For a deeper dive, check out these resources:</p>
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<li><a href='https://answersingenesis.org/christmas/was-christmas-pagan/'>Was Christmas Pagan?</a></li>
<li><a href='https://answersingenesis.org/christmas/is-christmas-pagan-holiday/'>Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday?</a></li>
<li><a href='https://theconversation.com/why-the-puritans-cracked-down-on-celebrating-christmas-151359'>Why the Puritans Cracked Down on Celebrating Christmas</a></li>
<li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugxJBb0lPXQ'>Is Christmas PAGAN? In Defense of Christmas</a> (Video)</li>
<li><a href='https://newadvent.org/cathen/03724b.htm'>A history of Christmas in the early Church (from New Advent)</a></li>
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Why is Jesus' Birth Significant? Interview With Joshua Barnes (Repost)

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