596: The Surprising Origins of Christmas in America with W. David O. Taylor

If Jesus is the reason for the season, why do most Christians celebrate Christmas at home with their families rather than at church? David Taylor, a professor of culture and theology at Fuller Theological Seminary, joins Skye to discuss the origins of Christmas in America. He says Queen Victoria, Charles Dickens, and Coca-Cola have done more to influence how we celebrate the birth of Jesus than gospel writers. And he explains why the Puritans who first settled in America believed Christmas was satanic. Speaking of Satan, we have an update on the Satanic Temple display in the Iowa State Capital. The Texas Supreme Court made a controversial, and confusing, ruling about abortion. And what happens when Americans say they're more religious but they are less likely to engage in religious practices like attending a church? Holy Post Plus Getting Schooled - Saint Nicholas https://www.patreon.com/posts/94956592 0:00 - Intro 1:29 - Show starts 3:57 - Theme Song 4:18 - Sponsor - World Relief - Visit https://worldrelief.org/holypost/ to download your family refugee guide and learn more about the Path Community 5:37 - Live Show Recap 11:14 - Satanic Statue Decapitated 22:01 - Texas Abortion Cas…