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Just for the record, the idea that Christmas is a holiday to be celebrated was forbidden in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in late 1600s. Since the Bible mentions nothing about the date Jesus was born, the 17th century Puritans believed skipping work, drinking alcoholic beverages, and generally having fun on Dec. 25th was sinful. It wasn't until 1681 when the puritanical laws were repealed.
When Christmas Was Banned In Boston
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The Bible does mention Haunnikah though. And Jesus went to the temple during Haunnikah.
Haunnikah is a celebration of the second temple. In Christian gospels, Jesus is often compared to the Temple of God.
...So there are some similarities there most people have probably never thought about or imagined before.
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