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Christmas Has Strayed From Its True Spirit

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Christmas Has Strayed From Its True Spirit
St Mary's Cathedral is illuminated with Christmas themed projections in celebration of Christmas in Sydney, Australia, on Dec. 21, 2021. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
Gabriël Moens
By Gabriël Moens
12/26/2022Updated: 12/30/2022
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Traditionally, Christmas Day commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. The celebrations originated in pagan and Roman times when the Romans celebrated the birth of Mithra, their sun god, on Dec. 25.

Gabriël Moens
Gabriël Moens
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Gabriël A. Moens AM is an emeritus professor of law at the University of Queensland, and served as pro vice-chancellor and dean at Murdoch University. In 2003, Moens was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal by the prime minister for services to education. He has taught extensively across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States.
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