At face value, Christmas is the Christian holiday marking the birth of Jesus Christ, but traditions we associate with Christmas draw heavily from archaic Pagan solstice festivals like Saturnalia and Yule. These winter celebrations were frequently rooted in warding off evil spirits, as winter is the time when the elements are least forgiving.
Modern Christmas, of course, has become a touchy-feely, warm-and-fuzzy occasion, and most of the media surrounding it reflects this. So, in the spirit of not-getting-in-the-spirit, here are a few gritty, Grinchy alternatives to your usual festive feel-good fare.
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Modern Christmas, of course, has become a touchy-feely, warm-and-fuzzy occasion, and most of the media surrounding it reflects this. So, in the spirit of not-getting-in-the-spirit, here are a few gritty, Grinchy alternatives to your usual festive feel-good fare.
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