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Not bothering to write out some exhaustive essay on this holiday and its origins and later "Christening" by the Romish Church authorities. But regarding the above quote - Anyone inclined to do so can conduct some research into some of the more serious, puritanical Christian sects, 'revivalist movements', etc. and they will notice a recurring theme: An austere doctrine or fundamental tenet against the celebration of Christmas [Crīstesmęsse or Christ's Mass in Old English] founded upon the basis of the holiday's undeniable Pagan origins. Most of these Christians strictly forbid the giving of gifts, decorative trees and virtually any acknowledgement of Yule [or Christmas].
And on that note, Marie Cachet actually touches a bit on the origins of the decorative trees now associated with Christmas in her seven part YouTube series, 'The Bear Cult and the Worldview in the Stone Age', pretty intriguing theories and analysis put forth on a plethora of topics throughout that series.
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