“The Pagan Roots of Christmas: What Your Pastor Never Told You”
From Black American News Network by Antonio Sturges
November 30, 2025 · 46 min
About this episode
This episode explores the pagan origins of Christmas and its implications for modern Christian practices.
For generations, most of us have celebrated Christmas without ever questioning where this beloved holiday really came from. But what if the traditions we call “Christian” weren’t Christian at all? In this hard-hitting episode, we peel back the layers of history, scripture, and culture to explore whether Christmas has pagan origins — and whether those origins matter to believers today. We dive deep into controversial passages from the King James Version Bible, including Deuteronomy 12, Jeremiah 10, and 1 Corinthians 10, and break down what they truly suggest about adopting traditions rooted in ancient pagan rituals. You’ll hear why some Christians refuse to celebrate Christmas, how early church leaders struggled with its origins, and what it means for modern faith practices. Whether you agree or disagree, this episode will challenge your assumptions, shake up your theology, and force you to confront the uncomfortable question: Should Christians celebrate Christmas at all? Strap in — this conversation gets real. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-american-news-network--5811514/support .
People in this episode
Host: Antonio Sturges
Topics covered
- Christmas origins
- pagan traditions
- Christianity
- faith practices
- historical analysis
Keywords
- Christmas
- pagan origins
- Christian traditions
- faith
- theology
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: King James Version Bible, Deuteronomy 12, Jeremiah 10, 1 Corinthians 10
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