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[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago

tbf Julian was more of a neoplatonist rather than a sun cultist, and Dies Natalis Solis Invicti predates Julian. But yes, December 25 being 'Christmas' is absolutely part of the Christian exploitation of pre-existing pagan traditions to make conversion easier - as is Christmas's relation to Saturnalia, a way cooler holiday than some dweeb being born in Bethlehem, smh.