For point #2, it's not exactly established, but we can probably be accurate to say the early church chose this day to convert followers of pagan traditions rega

For point #2, it's not exactly established, but we can probably be accurate to say the early church chose this day to convert followers of pagan traditions regarding the Winter Solstice. Whether it's Yule, Saturnalia, Natatlis Invicti, etc. It's easier to say one god is born around the same time as another and you can push towards Christianity's ideas of a Son/Father/Spirit deity. For point #3, heck, most Western Christians for the most part unknowingly incorporate a hell of a lot of Yule traditions. Christmas Trees, wreaths, the Yule log, Mistletoe.. you get the idea.