Christmas Myths Essays - Christmas Traditions, Christmas

Christmas Myths Essays - Christmas Traditions, Christmas Christmas Myths Romie Walker English/147 January 27, 2016 Irene Blundell Christmas the Myth versus Fact Even though millions of people believe Christmas should be celebrated on December 25th, this originated as a pagan holiday because Jesus was not born on this day. Why do People Celebrate Christmas on December 25th Why millions of people celebrate Christmas on December 25t? Most people no matter their cultural background do things based on tradition, what their parents and their parents, parents did before them. The Bible offers few clues about the celebrations of Jesus Nativity, they are not mentioned in the Gospels or Acts, the date is not given, not even the time of year. (McGowen, 2002.) However Millions of people have adopted December 25th, as Jesus birthday. Snyder (2014 p.3) "In 2014 The National Retail Federation said that 90% of Americans would be celebrating Christmas and projected some 600 Billion Dollars been spent just on Christmas.". All in the name of Jesus! John 2:15 Brings out the account of Jesus driving men out his father's temple for using his name for financial gain using a whip he made out of cords, and over turning the tables of money. We can clearly see the way views the misuse of his name for profit. The date of Jesus Birth has been a question for centuries. There are no records of Jesus birthday. However, let's take a look at the some of the clues that's given in recorded account. "And she gave birth to her first to her first born and wrapped him in a manger because there was no place for them in the inn. And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night." (Luke 2:78). In the book of Luke it states that during the time conception, herder were out on in the court yard looking over the heard. December is the month known for its freezing temperatures, which is literally the time of year that a herders would be seeking shelter to keep him and his flock warm. Would you consider December 25th to be a pagans Holiday? After further research it was noted that this day was created by the Christians to convert pagans who don't believe in Jesus to Christians. Let's see how! Originally December 25th was a holiday celebrated in many homes, a time for feasting good will, generosity to the poor, the exchange of gifts and decorating of trees. However it was not Christmas that was a festival call saturnalia, the uncaptured. A pagan Roman winter solstice festival (Salisbury, 2009). Pagan and Christianity had always had their differences in beliefs. Do the fact that Jesus is not part of a pagan's faith, and being Christian. To be a Christian you have to accept Jesus and your savior and Christ a compromise that created to convert pagans to Jesus Christ thus December a pagan holiday celebrated by pagans already also created by Christmas as the original date of Jesus birth. December 25th the comprise with Paganism". (Walsh, 1970, p.62) References Mcgowan, a. (2015). How December 25 Became Christmas. Retrieved from biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/new- testament/how-december-25-became-christmas Salusbury, M. (2009). Did the Romans Invent Christmas?. Retrieved from historytoday.com/matt-salusbury/did-romans-invent-christmas Snyder, M. M. (2014). GUESS HOW MUCH AMERICANS PLAN TO SPEND ON CHRISTMAS AND HALLOWEEN THIS YEAR.... Retrieved from infowars.com/guess-how-much-americans-plan-to-spend-on- christmas-and-halloween-this-year/ Walsh, w. (190, P.62). STORY OF SANTA KLAUS. Retrieved from alephbet.com/pages/books/29175/william-walsh/story-of-santa- klaus

30 Archaic Adjectives and Adverbs

30 Archaic Adjectives and Adverbs 30 Archaic Adjectives and Adverbs 30 Archaic Adjectives and Adverbs By Mark Nichol The words below are either obsolete, archaic, or old-fashioned, and though those in the latter category can still be found in modern writing, use all with caution. Sparing use keeps these words alive and adds a whimsical or quaint note, but too frequent recourse to such antiquities will have you sounding like a Renaissance Faire refugee. (Most are adjectives or adverbs or both; some can function as other parts of speech as well, as indicated.) 1. Anon (adv.): soon, or later (â€Å"They will arrive anon†; â€Å"I will reveal more anon†) 2. Aright (adv.): correctly (â€Å"Did I hear aright?†) 3. Athwart (adj., prep.): across (â€Å"The locked chest lay athwart the planks†) 4. Belike (adv.): probably (â€Å"Belike we are more similar than you think†) 5. Enow (adj., adv.): enough (â€Å"If I had loved enow, I would be a happier man†) 6. Fain (adj., adv.): willing, compelled, inclined, pleased (â€Å"Fain am I to hear you sing†) 7. Forsooth (adv.): indeed (â€Å"Forsooth, I do believe you envy him†) 8. Forthwith (adv.): immediately (â€Å"Carry this message forthwith†) 9. Froward (adj.): contrary, adverse (â€Å"His horse was froward, and threw him when he set his spurs†) 10. Heretofore (adv.): up to this time (â€Å"Heretofore, I had not believed it possible†) 11. Hither (adj., adv.): to this place (â€Å"Come hither when you are able†) 12. Hitherto: see heretofore 13. Lief (adj., adv.): beloved (â€Å"You are my lief friend†); willing (â€Å"I would as lief be beside you now†) 14. Mayhap (adv.): perhaps (â€Å"Mayhap we shall see them tomorrow†) 15. Meet (adv.): appropriate (â€Å"It is meet that you do so†) 16. Nary (adj.): not any or not one (â€Å"Nary a sign have I seen of him†) 17. Natheless (adv.): nevertheless (â€Å"Though it is dangerous, natheless will I go) 18. Needs (adv.): necessarily (â€Å"I must needs be heard so that all shall know†) 19. Nigh (adj., adv.; prep.): near, nearly, direct (â€Å"Those who pursue are nigh upon us†) 20. Peradventure (adj., adv., prep.): see mayhap (also n.: a doubt or chance) 21. Posthaste (adj., adv., n.): immediate (â€Å"Your posthaste reply is appreciated†); as quickly as possible (â€Å"We will arrive posthaste†) 22. Puissant (adj.): powerful (â€Å"She is a puissant adversary†) 23. Sith (adv.): since (â€Å"Sith that time, I have wept often over the memory†) 24. Strait (adj., adv.): narrow, or strict or rigorous (â€Å"I would have you be strait in your habits†) 25. Thither (adj., adv.): there, on the other or farther side (â€Å"Our host took us thither†; â€Å"What you seek is in the thither valley†) 26. Verily (adv.): certainly, truly, with confidence (â€Å"Verily, I did see it with my own eyes†) 27. Whereof (adv., conj.): of what (â€Å"Whereof have you seen in the world?†) 28. Withal (adv., prep.): besides, nevertheless (â€Å"Though you may be right, I withal must see for myself†) 29. Yare (adj.): agile, handy, ready (â€Å"She’s a yare vessel, all right†) 30. Yon (adj., adv., pron.): over there (â€Å"I ride to yon village†; â€Å"What do you see yon?†) Want to improve your English in five minutes a day? Get a subscription and start receiving our writing tips and exercises daily! Keep learning! Browse the Vocabulary category, check our popular posts, or choose a related post below:10 Grammar Mistakes You Should AvoidBetween vs. In BetweenWhat the heck are "learnings"?