Not In The Bible: Why The First Christians Ignored Christmas (And Rome Imposed It)

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Not In The Bible: Why The First Christians Ignored Christmas (And Rome Imposed It) What if the most beloved holiday in the Western world is built on a story the earliest Christians never told? In this episode of Historical Rabbit Holes, we dive into the explosive truth hidden beneath centuries of tradition — a truth preserved not in sermons or carols, but in history, archaeology, and the writings of the early Christian Church itself. Using evidence preserved in ancient records and the same logic used by historians studying early Christianity, pagan Rome, and the rise of imperial religion, we explore why the first Christians ignored Christmas entirely — and how Rome later reinvented it for political survival. As you’ll see in this investigation, none of the modern traditions surrounding December 25th appear anywhere in the New Testament. And yet, through a careful fusion of Sol Invictus, Saturnalia, and the cult of Mithras, the Roman Empire reshaped winter into a tool of identity and control — creating a festival that billions now celebrate without realizing its true origin. This documentary unpacks: – Why the New Testament is completely silent about Christmas – How early Christians viewed birthdays as pagan rituals – The dramatic political shift under Constantine – Why Rome needed a unifying winter festival – How symbols of Germanic Yule, Roman Saturnalia, and sun worship were absorbed into Christian tradition – How the Sumerian-like pattern of cultural assimilation created a holiday far older than Christianity itself If you're fascinated by lost origins, ancient Rome, biblical history, and how belief systems evolve through power — this is a rabbit hole you won’t forget. #ChristmasHistory #PaganOrigins #LostHistory