The Ancient Origins of Modern Holidays draws from the Bible and Jewish sources on what has always been defined as paganism and idolatry. In this book we learn which holiday practices are forbidden and which ones are not. The Dead Sea Scrolls record the origins of the festivals celebrated on the equinoxes and solstices and reveal why they are important for Christians today. Using these sources, Christians can easily draw the line on practices and celebrations. We learn how to nullify paganism and take back what God gave us, so we can be obedient to His commands. In the second section of this book, we find the most ancient histories of the holiday traditions; like the Easter egg and Easter bunny, the Christmas tree, evergreens, and many more. If you have Pan-Babylonian family or friends (those who think all holidays are pagan), who refuse to celebrate Christmas or Thanksgiving with you, this book should help bring them back into fellowship with the family.

What are the origins of some of our holidays? Why are eggs decorated on Easter? Why are there wreaths on doors during Christmas? What is the real reason for decorated trees in living rooms around the world? Through a Christian prospective this book will examine popular holidays that have a significant religious meaning. Digging through layers of history, this book will uncover the pagan origins that make up many of our holiday traditions.

Moorish Ourstory and the Secret Origin of American Holidays," not only enlightens but exposes secrets hidden in plain sight! The story of American holiday origins has never been told like this! An extremely unique and interesting read by Cozmo El as he weaves in between historical facts and myth to draw out the dark and hidden aspects of American Holidays. Some readers may be aware of the pagan origins of various holidays practiced in the United States, but totally unaware of the bloody history of torture and slavery of so called blacks that are housed within these celebrations.There is much to be discovered when it comes to Moors and the celebration of modern American holidays both in the realms of ancient history and modern holiday practices. El does a great job of condensing the information into a concise and reader friendly work.

This book examines traditional religious holidays in the light of the Scriptural Appointed Times, often erroneously referred to as Jewish Holidays. This book reveals that many popular religious holidays actually derive from Babylonian sun worship. The reader is encouraged to understand and recognize how the Appointed Times are relevant and critical to anyone desirous of entering into a Covenant relationship with the Creator. It also examines the proper calendar in which those Appointed Times occur. This book is a part of the Walk in the Light series and an invaluable companion to The Appointed Times. This book, and the entire series, is intended for those seeking Scriptural truth amidst Christian and Jewish tradition.

Halloween, Valentine's Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's Day - these are but a handful of modern holidays descended from the red-letter days, seasonal celebrations we have invented and reinvented over more than five millennia to meet our changing human needs. When we explore their origins, the holidays begin to reflect not only who we are but also why, through oppressed by time and thwarted by the forces of nature, we never seem to lose the will to control the future.

This study examined the perceptions held by members of modern society regarding the history of the traditions and holidays that are celebrated every year. This study also examined the influences that media, consumerism, commercialism, and education have on how people celebrate those holidays. Most importantly, this study evaluated the influence that occurs when people of any age are educated about the historical origins of the holidays they celebrate. The study encouraged the deevelopment of cultural education to be instituted by schools and museums in order to help create a balance between modern society and ancient holidays.

The ancient Romans were responsible for many remarkable achievements—Roman numerals, straight roads—but one of their lesser-known contributions was the creation of the tourist industry. The first people in history to enjoy safe and easy travel, Romans embarked on the original Grand Tour, journeying from the lost city of Troy to the Acropolis, from the Colossus at Rhodes to Egypt, for the obligatory Nile cruise to the very edge of the empire. And, as Tony Perrottet discovers, the popularity of this route has only increased with time. Intrigued by the possibility of re-creating the tour, Perrottet, accompanied by his pregnant girlfriend, sets off to discover life as an ancient Roman. The result is this lively blend of fascinating historical anecdotes and hilarious personal encounters, interspersed with irreverent and often eerily prescient quotes from the ancients—a vivid portrait of the Roman Empire in all its complexity and wonder.