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In this episode, we take a deep dive into the historical origins of Christmas, focusing on two main theories: the "History of Religions" theory and the "Calculations" theory. The History of Religions theory suggests that Christmas emerged from the blending of early Christian and pagan traditions, while the Calculations theory posits that early church leaders determined the date of Jesus' birth through biblical calculations. The author presents extensive evidence, including biblical texts, early church writings, and even medieval Jewish documents, to argue in favor of the History of Religions theory. He contends that while the Calculations theory has gained traction recently, it lacks strong evidence and relies on speculative assumptions. The episode explores how early Christians adopted certain pagan practices, with the celebration of Jesus' birth on December 25th coinciding with the Roman festival of Sol Invictus, illustrating the pattern of syncretism throughout Christian history.