Today, December 21st, is the first day of Winter Solstice! In case you’re not hip to what Winter Solstice is, it’s an ancient 2 week celebration of life through the rebirth of the SUN. It lasts about 12 days and includes solar observations, cultural festivities, and spiritual growth. At least, that’s how the ancients observed it.
The solstice, which stems from the Latin word solstitium, represents the annual period of the year when the SUN reaches its lowest point before rising again to prepare for the summer months. In the southern hemisphere (Africa) where our ancestors are from, this process begins on June 21st. But here in the northern hemisphere (the Americas) where we are now, it starts today. And it lasts from 21st-24th, totaling 3 full days.
The observations of the sun during this time of year originated in ancient Egypt. around 4,000 BC. To them, the significance of observing and reverencing the SUN was two-fold…
One: our ancestors were nature people that lived off the land and the observation of the SUN helped them keep up with the seasons, in regards to planting, harvesting and preparing for droughts. They understood you can’t live without the SUN, and when it rose again, it meant new life for their crops. So they acknowledged the sun through a harvest festival, to celebrate with the community.
Two: our ancestors the world’s first astronomers, astrologers, scientists, and spiritualists, so they knew that our bodies and the sun were connected; and that if we aligned our minds with the cycles of the SUN, we would have the same effect. So during this time of the year, they went into deep meditation, reflection and spiritual rituals, that helped them die to the parts of themselves that no longer served them, in order to become born again like the SUN.
From Celebrating Nature to Saviors
Another important staple of Winter Solstice takes place on December 25th. This is the day that the sun would rose again after being invisible or at it’s lowest point for the 3 days. The ancients considered this to be it’s rebirth, so they deemed December 25th as the birth day of the SUN.
But overtime, certain sects within Egypt began to associate the SUN with messiah-like figures from their mythologies. This led to the folklore of Heru the KRiST, which started out as a myth to explain what was happening in the celestial realm, being transformed into religious dogma that replaced the SUN with a savior. Heru was then deified as the SUN of Ra. In ancient Egypt, Ra was God and the sun was his face. So Heru became the visible representation of Ra, ie; the SUN of God. And the festivities that took place before and after December 25th, were then transformed into customs that paid homage to Heru.
This concept was later copied by the Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, who renamed Heru with some of their own Gods. And just like the name, they also copied the folklore, only changing up things here and there to match their culture. By the time the Romans became the world power, there were over 10 different saviors around the world with the background of having 12 disciples, being born on December 25th, and performing miracles. And these various cultures were also celebrating Winter Solstice in honor of their savior.
So the Romans took those stories and created the figure of Iesous Christos in 4th century, who later became Jesus Christ in 1522 AD. Then they integrated him into their version of the Winter Solstice and it later became Christmas. And wherever the Europeans traveled and conquered across the globe, this holiday spread with them.
My Thoughts
Each year, I receive questions about the origins of Christmas, so here is my answer for those of who asked. But please know there is way more history on this subject than what I’ve written above. These are just my soundbites to spark interest, dialogue, and independent thinking.
There was once a time when I considered this time of year to be pagan and evil due to my religious background. But now that I no longer subscribe to such concepts, I recognize this time of year for what it truly is. And that is… a time to unplug, detox, regroup and get into alignment with the universe. At least, that’s what is to me.
In regards to Christmas, I haven’t celebrated this holiday in years. Back then, it was because of my religious views. But overtime, it became about my lack of desire to participate in the customs of my oppressors; especially ones that are based on commercialism. However, I no longer judge folks who do celebrate Christmas. It’s just not something I vibe with.
So, I hope this answers your questions and wish you all a Happy Winter Solstice, regardless of which festival you celebrate. Peace & Love!
Peace & Love! I am Mo’Reese Madu, blogger, screenwriter, and author of 
I am attacked by demonic beings that only leave when I command them in the name of Jesus Christ. why would this happen, according to you?
Your subconscious BELIEF in the divinity of the name of Jesus causes those beings to leave. Just like those who believe in the divinity of the name Allah, Krishna, and Oludemare removes evil spirits from them. It’s all about one’s subconscious beliefs.
But you posed a good question; one that many have. So I will probably delve into this topic in full detail in a future article or podcast.
Madu…recall that the gentile nations have taken up crafty council against the elect …that they may no more be a nation. Please re-evaluate from the Torah (one book-original not old) and know that be one heathen or Yisrael … all will come under the one order of the EloHim of Abraham, Issac, and Yacob. HalleluYah!
Greetings,
I do not believe in the bible or the torah. And that verse you are talking about, where the gentiles cut the chosen off from being a nation, actually stems from an ancient African prophecy from seers of the kikuyu tribe. This tribe lives in Kenya today and they are descendants of an ancient Egyptian priesthood, whose writings were stolen from them by the Greeks in ancient times. They are one of the MANY African tribes who the Hebrew myth is based on.
Peace & Love!
Greetings! I came across a reply of yours to a comment in which you stated that you do not believe in the bible nor the torah. Does it also mean that you don’t believe in YAH?
You also mentioned the Kikuyu tribe which I happen to belong to. You claim that they are descendants of an ancient Egyptian priesthood and to be honest, I am dumbfounded! I mean, there I was thinking that I just might remotely be a descendant of Shem, only for you to drop that atomic bomb (Egyptian priesthood claim) on my hopes.
Now I feel totally lost. I no longer concern myself with worldly affairs i.e. celebrations, customs, festivities, religion etc. This world is so full of lies that I feel that the only way to escape the deception is to cease to exist!
If you could be so kind as to refer me to where you got that Kikuyu information from, I’d appreciate it. I am more lost than ever!
Peace! No, I don’t believe in YAH. I used to, but i let that go about a year ago when I discovered the truth. I wrote about this extensively in older articles. You can check them out here:
The Africans Who Wrote The Bible
101 Myths Of The Bible: How Ancient Scribes Invented Biblical History
10 History Books That Prove The Bible is Man-Made & Not The Word of God
A Historical List of Ancient Texts That Predate The Bible
Hope this helps. And remember this… sometimes being lost is how you find yourself. So don’t feel bad about being lost; just honor the journey. Peace & Love!
“I recognize this time of year for what it truly is. And that is… a time to unplug, detox, regroup and get into alignment with the universe.”
This right here is what I shifted my focus to, as I too have been lost for so long. Like you mentioned, being lost is the best way to find yourself. Peace & Love.
True indeed brotha!
This is very interesting hope you’ll go deep on this topic, people need to understand. Thanx for the headsup
Good Morning ? . I have a question about December 25th. I’ve read somewhere an evil king during the time of Jesus Christ (if he’s real) that an evil was king suppose to hav been born on that date. I just can’t recall who it was. I tried to look it up on the internet but can’t find it . Can you please help me out on this . I really like all information you put out there . Peace
What is your take on creation? What is your opinion concerning all that exists? What are your thoughts on how all things came to be?
I don’t have enough space to answer this in the comments section. Maybe I’ll share my thoughts on this in an article or podcast one day.
I am yet to make any meaningful comments or remarks. I am a relatively new follower but has not received any posting since December 2019. What could be the reason? I am gradually getting fully educated by Mo’Reese’s well researched teachings.
I haven’t posted anything new since January. I’ve been very busy. But i hope to start back posting next month. So stay tuned!
Atlantean Gardens website by Robert Sepehr an anthropologist, has A Lot of Great videos that speaks of The Ancient Egyptians.