[HPforGrownups] Not So Secular Potterverse

[IAmLordCassandra at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 34174

Jenny from ravenclaw writes: 

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> Considering that Christmas 
> and Easter are specifically religious holidays, the fact remains that 
> the Potterverse is overwhelmingly a Christian one.  Not Jewish, 
> Muslim, Hindu or Buddhist.  Christian.

Also, many of the traditions of Christmas and Halloween are taken from pagan 
rituals. The most recognizable example is the putting of presents under the 
tree during Yule. Halloween, from what I understand-is majorly pagan and 
American. At least I've assumed the going door to door/dressing up/candy deal 
was American. Correct me if I'm wrong, of course. 

It seems they celebrate the pagan aspect of the holidays (excluding Easter, 
perhaps). There is no mention of specifically celebrating the birth of Christ 
(which a friend of mine says wasn't even in Decemeber...I've never really 
read the Bible, I don't know) 

So, I wouldn't say it's "Overwhelmingly" Christian ^^

~Cassie~ 


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