Uncovering the Hilarious Truth: Christmas Through an Atheist’s Eyes

In this video, we're diving into the surprisingly humorous history of Christmas from an atheist perspective. Did you know the Puritans actually canceled Christmas all the way back in 1659? They viewed it as a pagan party filled with drunken revelry and dubbed it 'Foolstide.' And honestly, they may have had a point!Today's Christians often proclaim, 'Jesus is the reason for the season,' but history reveals a different story. December 25th was originally the date of a Roman solstice festival, complete with Yule logs and evergreens—symbols of life that predate Christianity by centuries. The Puritans even fined those who dared to celebrate this so-called holiday!So, how do we, the atheists, celebrate Christmas? We embrace its joyful, pagan roots! The lights, the music, and the gift-giving all symbolize connection and joy, free from religious dogma. Join me as we reclaim Christmas—not for a god, but for us!This year, I want to hear from you: How do you celebrate Christmas without invoking a deity? Share your stories in the comments below, and let’s spread the warmth of human love and connection during this chilly season. After all, who needs a savior when you can simply be human?👉 Want to support this podcast? Please consider becoming a member by donating only $3 a month by joining my Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/SecularStrikeBackSUBSCRIBE TO SECULAR STRIKE BACK'S NEWSLETTER HERE: https://forms.gle/9cQp5maLJfa9VUtMACome visit Secular Strike Back's other sites for extra content and merch by clicking on any of the links below. SECULAR STRIKE BACK WEBSITE: https://secularstrikeback.my.canva.site/SECULAR STRIKE BACK BLOG: https://sites.google.com/view/secular-strike-backSECULAR STRIKE BACK MERCH: https://secular-strike-back-shop.fourthwall.com/THANKS to all my subscribers. Without you it would not be possible for me to do this podcast. A podcast needs an audience to succeed. And you all are wonderful.

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