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Why does Christmas have pagan emblems and Saturnalia have no Christian emblems?

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Why does Christmas have pagan emblems and Saturnalia have no Christian emblems?

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Because Christianity borrowed from Paganism, including elements for Christmas in order to win over converts. The Saturnalia and other holidays near the winter solstice already existed and had their traditions for many generations.