Christmas is an important cultural holiday in the Western world. And while most Jews don't participate in it, it is a very meaningful celebration for the majority of Christians. Its foundation is the birth of Jesus in the New Testament. But did you know Christmas wasn't always celebrated on December 25th? This holiday has a very interesting history. Get some facts behind the holiday traditions of Christmas in this short video by the History Channel.
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Pinchas Shir
My research is focused on the interpretations of biblical texts in the contexts of ancient culture, languages, and history.
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