Guess who designated December 25 as Jesus’ birthday? Sol InvictusSol Invictus’ feast day of course was — scholars argue over the exact date — December 21 or December 25. That day was seen as the day when Sol is reborn again after the long death of winter. The modern Santa Claus is a direct descendant of England’s Father Christmas, who was not originally a gift-giver. But don’t misinterpret me, and I don’t mean to steal Christmas.

Source: Manila Times December 24, 2020 17:03 UTC