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4 panel comic frame

1st frame - coupon stating FREE CHEESE PIZZA ON YOUR BIRTHDAY 2nd frame - Jesus Christ is laughing happily 3rd frame - Pizza place is closed on Christmas 4th frame - Jesus’ face is looking tormented

  • MNByChoice@midwest.social
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    10 months ago

    Yeah!

    https://www.britannica.com/topic/Saturnalia-Roman-festival

    The influence of the Saturnalia upon the celebrations of Christmas and the New Year has been direct. The fact that Christmas was celebrated on the birthday of the unconquered sun (dies solis invicti nati) gave the season a solar background, connected with the kalends of January (January 1, the Roman New Year) when houses were decorated with greenery and lights, and presents were given to children and the poor.