Debunking the Pagan Roots of Christmas

By: Kevin Betton Jr.

Narrated by: Kevin L. Betton Jr.

Every December, the internet explodes with bold claims that Christmas is nothing more than a remix of ancient pagan festivals. Saturnalia, Sol Invictus, Yule, Mithras, Horus — you’ve heard the accusations. “Jesus is just a copycat.” “Christians stole December 25 from the pagans.” “The Christmas tree is pagan.”

There’s only one problem:
None of it is true.

In Debunking the Pagan Roots of Christmas, Kevin L. Betton Jr. delivers a powerful, thoroughly researched, and accessible rebuttal to every major claim surrounding Christmas and paganism. Drawing from Scripture, early church history, primary sources, archaeology, and centuries of Christian scholarship, this audiobook dismantles the myths with clarity, precision, and receipts.

Inside you’ll discover:

• Why December 25 was chosen — and why Christians weren’t copying anyone
• The real history of Saturnalia and Sol Invictus — and why they have nothing to do with Christmas
• The origins of the Christmas tree, gift-giving, and other traditions
• Why claims about Horus, Mithras, Krishna, and other so-called “copycat saviors” collapse under historical scrutiny
• How Alexander Hislop created the modern pagan-myth industry — and why his work has been discredited by scholars for over a century
• Why the incarnation stands utterly unique among world religions

This is not just a defense of Christmas — it is an invitation to rediscover the beauty, wonder, and historical foundation of the moment when God became flesh and dwelt among us.

Whether you’ve wrestled with these questions yourself or want to confidently answer friends, family, or online skeptics, this book will equip you to stand firm with truth, clarity, and confidence.

Christmas is not pagan.
It never was.
And now you’ll know exactly how to prove it.

©2025 Kevin L. Betton Jr (P)2025 Kevin L. Betton Jr

This is a great book for our times

Bro. Betton is one of my favorite urban apologists. I love the work he has done here. He gives us so much to think about in regards to our faith and the roots of Christmas. This book was very well researched, incredibly informative for Bible students of any level, and it is incredibly inspiring. Thank you Bro. Betton for allowing the Lord to use you in this great work!