Sheldon declaims, "December 25th 1642 Julian calendar: Sir Isaac Newton is born. Jesus on the other hand was actually born in the summer." Leonard responds with characteristic sarcasm "Merry Newtonmas everyone!" According to my notes, Jesus was probably born in in the spring of 4 AD. Newton was indeed born on December 25th 1642 Julian calendar, which is January 4th 1643 Gregorian calendar. http://youtu.be/EqiiCOFR0Y8
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The pagan origins of Christmas - Sol Invictus!
Good News! Happy Saturnalia Everyone!
Boondocks History of Christmas
Merry Newtonmass Everyone!
Sheldon declaims, "December 25th 1642 Julian calendar: Sir Isaac Newton is born. Jesus on the other hand was actually born in the summer." Leonard responds with characteristic sarcasm "Merry Newtonmas everyone!" According to my notes, Jesus was probably born in in the spring of 4 AD. Newton was indeed born on December 25th 1642 Julian calendar, which is January 4th 1643 Gregorian calendar. http://youtu.be/EqiiCOFR0Y8
The hardcore evangelical view of christmas origins...
The historty described is basically correct, but the lurid condemnations are just silly and funny.