A Clever Move: How Christmas Replaced The Sun God - A Conversation With Prof. Dr. Dale C. Allison (Princeton University)

Dale C. Allison is considered the world’s leading historian when it comes to the question of the historical Jesus. In this special Christmas episode, the renowned Princeton professor takes us on a fascinating journey through history and the origins of our Christmas traditions.Is Christmas truly Christian, or is there more paganism behind it than we’d like to admit? Why do we celebrate on December 25th? And what role did pagan festivals and Christian missionaries play in shaping this holiday? Dale C. Allison sheds light on these often-forgotten aspects and explains why the origins of certain customs may not matter as much as the faith they now represent.An episode full of captivating insights, profound reflections, and a touch of Christmas magic – perfect for enriching the festive season with new perspectives. Tune in now and rediscover the history behind the celebration! 🎄✨And as always, we’d love to hear your questions about this episode, whether via WhatsApp (+49 1575 424 12 78) or email ([email protected]).Keywords: Christmas, Christianity, paganism, historical Jesus research, Dale C. Allison, faith, traditions, nativity stories, Christmas story, Star of Bethlehem, commercialization, religion, cultural history, incarnation, theology, symbolism, mission work, church customs, Jesus, historical science, search for meaning, spirituality, Bible.