Had a conversation with one years ago. He informed me that Easter was a from a pagan religion. I said “ Oh! You’re one of the Jehovah False Witnesses aren’t you? “ Kinda sent him into a new orbit. Last one I have seen.
GreggH
Both Christmas and Easter were adopted from pagan holidays by the Christian church. No harm in that I suppose. Most likely made it easier to convert pagans as they didn't have to go underground with their celebrations.
After a generation or two the former pagans forgot all about their ancestors religion and the connection to the solstice and fertility festivals.
At Christmas time I wish my atheist family and friends a "merry solstice".
