Nimrod, described in Genesis 10:9 as a mighty hunter, emerges as a central figure in the origins of various pagan traditions. In the days following the Flood, animals multiplied rapidly, causing fear among the people, and Nimrod grew powerful due to his prowess in fighting wild beasts. Tradition holds that he roamed as far as Italy to hunt wolves, linking him to Lupercus, a hunter of wolves associated with the Roman god Faunus and the Greek god Pan, both tied to fertility and nature. A strong case connects Nimrod to the Phoenician sun god Baal, also a deity of fertility, further intertwining his identity with these ancient figures. The term "valentine," derived from the Latin "valens" meaning strong, powerful, and mighty, aptly describes Nimrod, positioning him as a symbolic valentine to the people. The heart symbol, ubiquitous in modern celebrations, traces back to the Babylonians, where the Chaldean word for heart, "bal" or "bel," resembled "Baal," becoming an emblem for Nimrod. Additionally, Cupid, often depicted with a bow and arrows as a hunter, is identified in mythology as Ninus or Nimrod, reinforcing this connection. Nimrod's supposed birth at the winter solstice, which in antiquity was on January 6, ties into the timing of the Lupercalia, a Feast of Purification held on February 15, forty days after this date, aligning with ancient customs of purification following childbirth.

Nimrod, described in Genesis 10:9 as a mighty hunter before the LORD, is presented as a central figure linked to the origins of Valentine's Day. A more fitting translation portrays him as a fearless hunter in defiance of the LORD, living and teaching a way of life opposed to God's way of love. Secular history depicts Nimrod as a vicious murderer and abuser of women. His birth date was believed to be January 6, and forty days later, on February 15, his mother presented herself for purification, coinciding with the pagan Roman festival of Lupercalia, celebrated beginning the evening of February 14 in honor of Lupercus, a deified hero-hunter of wolves. This sensuous festival encouraged licentious acts of sexual immorality, later adapted by Roman church leaders into what became known as Saint Valentine's Day, reflecting a syncretistic blend of pagan and Christian elements.

Two key figures in the origin of Christmas are Nimrod, a great grandson of Noah, and his mother and wife, Semiramis. Nimrod was the founder of the first world empire at Babel, later known as Babylon. After Nimrod's death, Semiramis promoted the belief that he was a god, claiming she saw a full-grown evergreen tree spring out of a dead tree stump, symbolizing new life for Nimrod. On the anniversary of his birth, which fell on the winter solstice at the end of December, she said Nimrod would visit the evergreen tree and leave gifts under it. Semiramis later bore a son, Horus, declaring that Nimrod's spirit had visited her, leaving her pregnant, and that Horus was Nimrod reincarnated. This formed a deceptive trinity with father, mother, and son deified, leading to worship of Semiramis and Horus as Madonna and child under various names across different cultures. Additionally, the pagan celebration known as Saturnalia, named after Saturn, another name for Nimrod, involved riotous feasting and orgies as the days grew longer in early winter, marking the return of their sun-god.

The ancient Olympic games, originating in Greece nearly eight centuries before Christ, were deeply rooted in religious practices tied to the worship of Greek gods. In Olympia, the site of these games, a great temple to Zeus stood within a sacred grove, alongside a temple to Hera, Zeus' wife. An athletic field connected to these temples was constructed for worshippers to re-enact and celebrate the contests of the gods. Alexander Hislop, in The Two Babylons, identifies Hera and Zeus as Greek equivalents of Semiramis and Nimrod, who, along with Hermes (Cush), formed an unholy trinity worshipped under various names in ancient cultures. This worship is linked to sun worship and ultimately to the fallen helel, son of the morning or daystar, satan the devil. The customs and origins of the Olympics, even in their modern form, trace back to these pagan practices, raising questions about their alignment with God's way of life as revealed in Scripture.

Nimrod, a descendant of Noah through Ham and Cush, emerged as a mighty one on the earth, known as a powerful hunter before the Lord. In the post-flood era, when animals multiplied faster than people and instilled fear, Nimrod mastered hunting and taught others, forming an army of like-minded men. His authority expanded, establishing him as a king with Semiramis as his queen and wife. Tragically, Nimrod met a violent end, with legends suggesting his body was dismembered and distributed across his kingdom, causing immense grief among his followers. Semiramis, eager to retain her power, bore a son after his death and convinced the people that this child was Nimrod reincarnated, despite doubts about the child's true parentage. She further claimed supernatural conception for her subsequent children, twisting God's patriarchal design into a worship of mother and son. This worship spread globally, with Nimrod known under various names such as Tammuz, Adonis, Bacchus, Osiris, Belus, Cronus, Saturn, and Baal, while Semiramis was called Astarte, Isis, Esharra, Sybil, Fortuna, Ceres, Venus, and Ra. Ancient traditions reflect this sorrow, with women weeping for these figures across cultures, as seen in Ezekiel's vision of women lamenting Tammuz, a prophecy of future idolatry provoking God to jealousy. Nimrod's legacy as a sun god ties into broader sun worship, evident in societies where deities like Mithra, Osiris, and others share a birth date of December 25, the winter solstice under the old Roman calendar, marked by unrestrained celebrations. This pagan influence, rooted in Nimrod's era, persists as a deceptive blend with later religious practices, challenging true worship as seen in Israel's seduction by Baal of Peor, another name for Nimrod, arousing the Lord's fierce anger.

The story of the ancient king and arch-apostate, Nimrod, ties directly to the symbolism of the Tower of Babel and the modern representation in the Louise Weiss Building of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Nimrod established the first world kingdom after the Flood, seeking to be known as the Liberator, Emancipator, or Deliverer of mankind, usurping titles meant for the true Messiah. Known as Phoroneus, derived from Pharo, meaning 'to cast off, to apostatize, to set free,' Nimrod became the original man of sin, casting off the laws of God and rebelling against the Most High. With his incestuous mother-wife, Semiramis, who was deified alongside him, Nimrod aimed to create a global government through the original Tower of Babel, a goal echoed in the modern architectural design of the EU Parliament building. This structure sends the message that Nimrod's philosophy was correct, promoting the glorification of mankind over God. The unfinished design of the building mirrors the incomplete Tower of Babel, reflecting the same rebellious spirit Nimrod and Semiramis embodied thousands of years ago in their attempt to meld people together under one voice, a goal God defeated by scattering the nations and confounding their languages. From Nimrod to the present day, this same attitude persists in efforts to achieve those ancient, defiant objectives.

Nimrod, known as the mighty hunter before the Lord, stands as the original biblical figure associated with Saint Valentine, embodying a complete opposition to God's way of love. His birth was believed to be on January 6, with his mother presenting herself for purification 40 days later on February 15. According to secular history, Nimrod was a vicious murderer and abuser of women, reflecting a stark contrast to the sanctity later attributed to the day named after Saint Valentine.

According to historian Alexander Hislop, Nimrod is intimately associated with the Babylonian mystery religions, which were begun by the worship of Nimrod, Semiramis, and her illegitimate son, Horus. This connection ties Nimrod to the origins of pagan practices that influenced later religious symbols and rituals.

Nimrod, grandson of Ham, son of Noah, was the real founder of the Babylonish system that has gripped the world ever since, establishing organized competition through man-ruled governments and empires based on a profit-making economic system. He built the tower of Babel, the original Babylon, ancient Nineveh, and many other cities, organizing the world's first kingdom. The name Nimrod, derived from the Hebrew word Marad, means he rebelled, reflecting his role in starting the great organized worldly apostasy from God that continues to dominate. Nimrod was so evil that it is said he married his own mother, Semiramis. After his untimely death, Semiramis propagated the doctrine of Nimrod's survival as a spirit being, claiming a full-grown evergreen tree sprang overnight from a dead tree stump, symbolizing his rebirth. She asserted that on each anniversary of his birth, December 25th, Nimrod would visit the evergreen tree and leave gifts upon it, marking the real origin of the Christmas tree. Through her designs, Semiramis became the Babylonian Queen of Heaven, and Nimrod, under various names, became the divine son of heaven, ultimately emerging as the false Messiah, son of Baal the Sun-god, in this idolatrous worship. In this false Babylonish system, the Mother and Child—Semiramis and Nimrod reborn—became central objects of worship, spreading worldwide under different names and influencing customs that persist even today.

The veneration of Mary, like many pagan practices, has its origin in the heathen religious system created by Nimrod and Semiramis, particularly from the worship of the Mother and Child. Through the millennia, the symbol of the Mother and Child has been endlessly repeated, with evidence of such worship found in all nations in ancient times. Though her characteristics varied from culture to culture, the common element is that the Mother was the Queen of Heaven, and she bore fruit even though a virgin. This false worship, having spread from Babylon to various nations, finally became established at Rome and throughout the Roman Empire.

Nimrod, the original archrebel, conquered the people and founded a man-made civilization within two centuries after the Flood. While alive, he put himself in the place of God, being a mighty hunter before the LORD. After his death, his admirers continued to worship him as a divine hero, calling him Baal, meaning master or lord. Nimrod also bore other names, one being Santa, commonly used throughout Asia Minor. Santa Claus is a shortened form of Santa Nicholas or Saint Nicholas, and many unknowingly honor this Nicholas through customs associated with December 25, originally the Saturnalia or birthday of Nimrod.

God abhors this world's evil system, which was based on the system begun in ancient Babylon by Nimrod and Semiramis. New York City, the great city of modern Babylon and banking capital of the world, embodies this system of financial enslavement and captivity, where the Statue of Liberty stands as a symbol of the original Queen of Heaven, linked to the foundations laid by Nimrod and Semiramis in ancient times.

Nimrod, the grandson of Ham, one of Noah's sons, emerged as a significant figure in the rapid spread of idolatry and paganism shortly after the Flood. Born to Cush and Semiramis, Nimrod married his own mother after Cush's death, becoming a powerful king in ancient Babylon. He was known as a mighty man in sin, a murderer of innocent men, and a rebel before God, hunting men to turn them away from God's true religion as taught by Shem, and leading them to follow his own corrupt institutions. Nimrod became a god-man to the people, while Semiramis rose as the powerful queen of Babylon. After Nimrod was killed and his body dismembered, Semiramis claimed he had ascended to the sun, becoming Baal, the sun god, thus initiating Baal worship. She further declared that Baal would be present on earth through flames, candles, or lamps in worship. This marked the beginning of the Babylonian mystery religion, heavily influenced by satan's deception, with Semiramis establishing herself as a goddess. Most pagan celebrations trace their origins back to Nimrod and Semiramis, just two generations after the Flood, showcasing how swiftly satan worked to reintroduce idolatry into the world.

Genesis 10 and 11 provide a brief history of Nimrod, the founder of Babylon and the Babylonian system, which has profoundly influenced the course of this world. The name Nimrod means rebellion or let us revolt, reflecting a core desire to rule and assert authority. Indeed, Nimrod led a revolt against God, not through military means but culturally and spiritually, through the Babylonian system that traces its roots to him. Nimrod is described as a mighty hunter against God (Genesis 10:9), which could imply two possibilities. First, his skill in handling wild animals may have drawn various peoples to his banner, persuading them to submit through promises of protection and security. Alternatively, Nimrod's prey might have been other human beings, targeting influential or mighty leaders of his time, unwilling to tolerate opposition. In both scenarios, his narcissism is evident, as he strove to be on top, whether by gaining followers through promises or aggressively eliminating competition. With the founding of at least eight cities to his credit (Genesis 10:10-12), Nimrod achieved much, including Babel, the site of the infamous tower. The tower project, as recorded in Genesis 11:4, was initiated by the people of Shinar to make a name for themselves, seeking honor, authority, and a conspicuous position, unconcerned with their standing before God. Their aim was to protect against calamity, specifically an act of God, and to ensure their viability by banding together in a grand endeavor. God's response was to scatter them (Genesis 11:8-9), a scattering so thorough that it persists to this day. Nimrod's tale is one of arrogance and blindness. He did not use his leadership abilities constructively but for self-exaltation and the pursuit of preeminence. His competitiveness gained him subjects, often at others' expense, as he stepped on them to reach the top. His central focus was on his own actions rather than God's will, foolishly promising protection—something only God can guarantee—to those who aligned with him.

After the waters of the Flood receded and mankind began rebuilding, many gathered around strong men like Nimrod, whose name means rebellion or let us revolt. They hoped that having the leadership they deemed right would shield them from further woe. Nimrod, the grandson of Ham, emerged only three generations after God's destruction of all but eight human beings, yet God was not part of humanity's calculations. In one of Nimrod's cities, Babel, the people initiated a project to build a city and a tower to reach the heavens, seeking to make a name for themselves and avoid being scattered, driven by a desire to preserve themselves rather than to glorify the Divine. Their focus was on creating a monument to endure as a people and gain a noteworthy reputation, rather than aligning with the One who has the power to scatter.

Nimrod, a significant figure in the founding of Babylon, was a grandson of Ham and the son of Cush, emerging as a key individual in the second generation after the Flood. He is described as a mighty man against the Lord, indicating a disposition of rebellion from the outset. As the major founder of Babylon, Nimrod set a foundation tilted toward depravity, shaping the city's spiritual and moral trajectory. His influence extended beyond Babylon, as he also founded Assyria, and the descendants of these regions later played roles in the destruction and scattering of the Israelites into captivity. Nimrod's wife, Semiramis, is portrayed as equally malevolent, potentially embodying the spirit of the great whore described in Revelation 17 and 18. Their combined influence established a cultural and spiritual legacy that persisted through generations, impacting societies down to the present day. This eastward movement of Nimrod and his followers, as they journeyed to the land of Shinar, symbolized a turning away from God's blessings, contrasting sharply with Abraham's obedient response to God's call. Their intent to build a city and a tower in Genesis 11, to make a name for themselves and avoid being scattered, further reflected a desire for control and self-glorification, contrary to God's command to fill the earth. The city's design, with bricks and asphalt instead of raw stone, highlighted a reliance on human technology and a rejection of divine principles. This act of building a fortified city and tower represented a quest for safety and security through human means, a trust in manufactured accomplishments rather than in God. Nimrod's leadership in this endeavor aimed to concentrate power, lock in the population for control, and establish preeminence, revealing the foundational flaws that destined Babylon for a legacy of corruption.