Osiris, identified as Nimrod in Egypt, is central to ancient pagan traditions influencing modern celebrations like Christmas. Known as a sun god, Osiris was deified after his death around 2167 BC, with his mother and wife, Semiramis, claiming an evergreen tree symbolized his new life, visited by him on his winter solstice birthday, December 25, to leave gifts. Egyptian women mourned for Osiris, mirroring lamentations for other sun deities. Additionally, Osiris is linked to fertility symbols, notably the fish, associated with his and Isis's reproductive themes in ancient narratives. His birthday aligns with other sun gods, connecting these pagan rites to the timing of Christmas celebrations. Also see Bible verses for Osiris.

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Article by Martin G. Collins

Nimrod, known in Egypt as Osiris, was a significant figure in the origin of Christmas, recognized as the founder of the first world empire at Babel, later called Babylon. After his death around 2167 BC, his mother and wife, Semiramis, promoted the belief that he was a god. She claimed to have seen a full-grown evergreen tree spring from a dead stump, symbolizing new life for Osiris. On his birthday, coinciding with the winter solstice at the end of December, Semiramis said Osiris would visit the evergreen tree and leave gifts beneath it. This narrative contributed to the deceptive traditions that later blended into the celebration of Christmas, intertwining pagan rites with other cultural elements over time.

Christmas and Sun Worship

Sermonette by Mike Ford

Christmas, Easter, and Halloween all derive from sex, fertility, and sun worship. Christmas traces to the incestuous relationship of Semiramis and Nimrod.

Fishy Syncretism

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

The fish symbol, deeply rooted in ancient pagan traditions, carries significant connections to various deities, including Osiris. In one notable tale, the fish is linked to the story of Osiris, where it is said to have swallowed his sexual organ, symbolizing a connection to fertility and reproduction. Additionally, the fish was considered a representation of the sexual organ of Isis, further emphasizing its association with themes of birth and feminine sexuality in ancient mythologies.

The Plain Truth About Christmas

Herbert W. Armstrong Booklet

Did Christmas come from the Bible or paganism? Here are the origins of the Christmas tree, Santa Claus, mistletoe, the holly wreath, and exchanging gifts.

America's Goddess (Part One)

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from Freemasonry luminaries. It is the image of a pagan goddess in the mold of Ishtar, Isis, Athena, Minerva, and Semiramis.

The Plain Truth About Easter

Herbert W. Armstrong Booklet

Easter is not a Christian name, but belongs to the idolatrous 'queen of heaven.' Here are the origins of Easter eggs and sunrise services, which pre-date Christ.

May Day: A Pagan Sabbath

Sermon by Charles Whitaker

May Day has become a cardinal day for worshipping demons and the greenery of the earth. It is one of Satan's eight pagan holidays that displace God's Holy Days.

Moses, Prince of Egypt

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Moses could have ruled all of Egypt. This makes his sacrifice of 'refus[ing] to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter,' all the more remarkable.

Something Fishy

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Catholics eat fish on Friday as a form of penance, commemorating Christ's supposed death on 'Good' Friday. During pagan Lent, eating fish on Friday is mandatory.

Passover (Part Seven)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Major reinterpretations have significantly distorted the meaning of Passover and Unleavened Bread, blurring the distinction between the two events.

Misconceptions and Malarkey About the Holy Spirit (Part One)

'Ready Answer' by David F. Maas

Osiris belongs to the Egyptian form of the Trinity, the triad of Osiris, Isis, and Horus. This triad is one of many tributaries flowing from a single source of idolatry in Babylon, whose original trinity was Nimrod, Semiramis, and Tammuz. Other cultures carry the same germinal idea under different names: the Sumerian Anu, Enlil, and Enki; the Greek Zeus, Athena, and Apollo; the Roman Jupiter, Hera, and Minerva; the Hindu Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva; and the Scandinavian Odin, Thor, and Frea. Each culture modifies the stock symbols to suit itself, yet the basic concept stays the same. The Trinity therefore has its roots in pagan mythology, not in Christianity. Osiris and his Egyptian triad show that trinitarian belief existed in Egypt long before the doctrine entered the Christian church through the Cappadocian Fathers and the Council of Constantinople in AD 382.

The Real Prince of Egypt

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Comparing the movie 'Prince of Egypt' with what the Bible and history tell us about the life of Moses proves that truth is more incredible than fiction.

Suppressed Archaeology (Part Six)

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

The truly exciting history of America's pre-Columbian past has been withheld by gatekeepers of academia who go to great lengths to maintain their denials.