In time, it was clear that despite its counterfeit name, Christmas reflected its pagan origin with revelry, heavy drinking, merrymaking, dancing, gift - giving, and the decorating of homes with evergreens.
Aja jooksul selgus, et nimemuutusest hoolimata peegeldasid jõulud selle paganlikku algupära, millega kaasnes ohjeldamatu pillerkaaritamine, padujoomine, lõbutsemine, tantsimine, kingijagamine ja majade kaunistamine igihaljaste taimedega.