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EPISODE · Dec 20, 2025

Afterthoughts Podcast | Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? - Ep. #112

from Red Rocks Austin · host Ryan Wekenman, Ethan Matott, and Doug Wekenman

Is Christmas actually a pagan holiday? In this episode, the crew tackles one of the most common December debates and goes deep on Christmas history, December 25th, pagan festivals, Christmas trees, and what the Bible actually says. Along the way, things spiral into Home Alone theology, Mandela effects, and why meaning matters more than origin. Celebrate Christmas with confidence, clarity, and a lot of laughs.

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Is Christmas actually a pagan holiday? The crew dives into Christmas history, December 25th, trees, and what the Bible actually says. Along the way, things spiral into Home Alone theology, Mandela effects, and a lot of laughs.

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Is Christmas actually a pagan holiday? In this episode, the crew tackles one of the most common December debates and goes deep on Christmas history, December 25th, pagan festivals, Christmas trees, and what the Bible actually says. Along the way,...

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