Quote Originally Posted by Malana
The observation of Advent and Lent are tradition.
Indeed. The tradition of advent has its roots in the pagan tradition of observing the birth of the sungod. (tammuz and others born dec 25)
The tradition of lent is known in the Bible as "weeping for Tammuz".
It is not spoken of in the positive sense.
Both good examples of pagan traditions renamed.