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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Skimmed over the replies: there is lots of misinformation. Christian religion literally overtook non-religious traditions in order to force "celebrating" at time when it was already done by populations. Yes, Christmas, Easter, Day of the Dead all stand for winter solstice and spring/fall equinox respectively. All the symbols and activities you do on these days are so-called Pagan in nature, except praying in the church and the imaginary Santa. Presents, "Christmas" tree for Yule, eggs and rabbits for Easter and celebrating the dead for Halloween was there long before Christian religion came along. Also, summer solstice is celebrated by making a huge bonfire, and dancing and singing around it. None of it has to do with "religion" and I'm surprised the majority is unaware of this. [/quote]

Yes, we all know this. But the holiday practices today are different than at the time of co-opting. If OP’s MIL wanted to do some pagan ritual or focus the Easter celebration solely on the equinox in some way, she could try to make that argument. She’d still lose, of course. OP gets to decide. [/quote]

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