Aurelian: The Father of Christmas

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Aurelian, a Roman emperor who reigned from 270 to 275 AD, is sometimes referred to as the "Father of Christmas" because he established December 25th as the Festival of Saturnalia, the Sun God, in 275 AD. Some believe the date was later adopted by Christians to celebrate Christmas, allowing their celebration to blend in with, and even outshine these existing pagan festivities.

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Aurelian, a Roman emperor who reigned from 270 to 275 AD, is sometimes referred to as the "Father of Christmas" because he established December 25th as the Festival of Saturnalia, the Sun God, in 275 AD. Some believe the date was later adopted by Christians to celebrate Christmas, allowing their celebration to blend in with, and even outshine these existing pagan festivities.

Aurelian, a Roman emperor who reigned from 270 to 275 AD, is sometimes referred to as the "Father of Christmas" because he established December 25th as the Festival of Saturnalia, the Sun God, in 275 AD. Some believe the date was later adopted by Christians to celebrate Christmas, allowing their celebration to blend in with, and even outshine these existing pagan festivities.

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