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Was Christmas originally a pagan holiday adopted by Christianity?
I see. What about gift-giving? Where does that tradition come from?
The tradition of giving gifts during Christmas has a few possible origins. One theory is that it stems from pagan gift-giving during solstice celebrations, as a way to spread joy and generosity during the darkest time of the year. Another theory is that it evolved from the biblical story of the Wise Men bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the newborn Jesus.