12-25-2010, 01:40 PM
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Re: Full Lunar Eclipse Tonight (12/20)!
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Originally Posted by Jack Daw
Fun fact, this is the real reason, why we celebrate Christmas this time of year. After a total lunar eclipse, pagan religions were celebrating a "new start". It's always a great show. Thanks for the pics and info Harvey!  |
Jack, that proposition is a rather late one, historically. See a more in-depth review at How December 25 Became Christmas - Biblical Archaeology Review
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