No, Coca-Cola Did Not Invent Christmas — Here’s the Real Story

Christmas was not created by one person. It developed over time as a Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. In the early days, Christians did not celebrate Jesus’ birthday. It was around the 4th century (about AD 336) that Christian leaders in Rome chose December 25 as the date to mark His birth. The date likely aligned with popular Roman festivals at the time, helping Christianity gain wider acceptance.

Coca-Cola came much later, in 1886. What the company influenced was the modern image of Santa Claus, especially the red-and-white outfit made popular through advertisements in the 1930s. Coca-Cola did not invent Christmas.

Simply put, Jesus Christ is the reason for Christmas. The Church formally established the celebration, and no individual or company created it.

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Ini Edo Breaks Down In Tears As CAN Moves To Pull Down Her Christmas Movie “A Very Dirty Christmas”, Actress Begs For Time To Change Title

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ini Edo has emotionally reacted to the backlash trailing the title of her Christmas movie, A Very Dirty Christmas, after the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) described it as offensive to the Christian faith. During a live Instagram session on December 20, 2025, the actress broke down in tears as she appealed to CAN and Christian leaders not to take down the movie, insisting she never intended to dishonour God or Christianity. Ini Edo explained that she would have changed the title earlier if she had known it would generate such controversy and revealed she is already working on modifying it. She urged critics to watch the movie first, promising to withdraw it entirely if it was found to disrespect Christian values. The controversy has continued to spark heated reactions online, with many Nigerians debating CAN’s priorities, while the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has reportedly directed the actress to adjust the movie’s title.

US angry over Nigeria’s rejection of military base, not Christian killings CSO alleges.

A civil society organisation, Grassroot Advocacy for Peace and Good Governance, has claimed that the recent threats from U.S. President Donald Trump were not about alleged religious persecution but rather a reaction to Nigeria’s refusal to approve a U.S. military base and deportee resettlement deal.

Addressing journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Monday, the group’s chairman, Usman Muhammed Anache, alleged that Washington had been pressuring Abuja to allow the establishment of a U.S. military base following the withdrawal of American forces from Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso.

According to him, Nigeria’s decision to decline the proposal, coupled with its recent alignment with BRICS, the economic bloc led by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, may have further strained relations between the two countries.

“The U.S. is displeased because Nigeria refused its request to set up a military base and to house American deportees. They have now resorted to using religion, knowing how sensitive Nigerians are to faith-related issues,” Anache said.

He commended Nigerian Christian leaders who openly rejected Trump’s claim of “Christian genocide,” noting that terrorist attacks in the country have affected both Muslims and Christians alike.

Anache further praised the Federal Government for what he described as its steadfastness in defending Nigeria’s sovereignty and promoting peace across West Africa.

“The divisive tactic of using religion to destabilize Nigeria will never succeed. This has been their plan since independence, but Nigeria has always stood united,” he added.

Trump had last week accused Nigeria of allowing the mass killing of Christians and threatened possible U.S. military action, a remark that has continued to attract condemnation from within and outside the country.

MURIC blames CAN as Trump designates nigeria country of particular concern.

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has criticized the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) following President Donald Trump’s redesignation of Nigeria as a country of particular concern over alleged Christian genocide—claims the Nigerian government denies.

MURIC Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, called the redesignation “blurred, misplaced, and distorted,” saying it misrepresents the true situation in Nigeria. He urged Nigerians to focus on internal “fifth columnists” rather than debate the U.S. decision.

Akintola noted that some Christian leaders had sent petitions to the U.S. Congress portraying Christians as the sole victims of terrorism in Nigeria. Instead of correcting this narrative, CAN allegedly amplified it.

He condemned CAN’s actions as a betrayal, highlighting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has favored Christians in appointments, with 62% of positions going to them, and that the First Lady has been particularly generous. “Despite all that was done for Nigerian Christians, they still deemed it fit to take Nigeria to the enabler of Gaza genocide,” Akintola said.

He described the act as the “Mother of all Betrayals” and strongly denounced those behind the report.

Vatican Finally Breaks Silence on Alleged Christian Genocide in Nigeria.

The Vatican has finally spoken out on the growing international narrative of an alleged genocide against Christians in Nigeria.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, addressed the issue while presenting a new global report on religious freedom by the Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) in Rome.

His comments come amid heated global debates following remarks made by Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, at the United Nations General Assembly in New York last month.

Shettima’s call for peace in Gaza sparked a wave of reactions online, with some Western voices, including American security contractor Eric Prince, alleging that Christians in Nigeria were facing genocide.

Prince had even called on “the Vatican, the Pope, President Donald Trump, and Christian leaders worldwide to ‘fund and support’ a private Christian army to ‘protect the Christian community in Nigeria.’”

However, Parolin dismissed such claims, urging caution in labeling Nigeria’s security crisis as religious genocide.

According to him, the violence in Nigeria is not exclusively targeted at Christians but has broader social and ethnic roots.

“It is not a religious conflict. Much of the violence stems from social causes such as land disputes between herders and farmers in the North-Central region,” he said.

“We should also recognise that many Muslims in Nigeria are themselves victims of this same intolerance. These are extremist groups that make no distinctions in pursuing their goals. They use violence against anyone they see as an opponent.”

One million Bibles launched to mark Seyi Tinubu’s 40th birthday.

A Thanksgiving service and the launch of one million Holy Bibles in honour of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja on Sunday.

The event, organised by friends of Seyi Tinubu and coordinated by Belusochukwu Enwere, national president of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), brought together Christian leaders, political figures, and youth representatives from across the country.

According to the organisers, the project aims to promote moral rebirth and strengthen Christian values among Nigerian youths.

They said the Bibles would be distributed nationwide across churches and communities to encourage godly leadership and Christ-like virtues.

Enwere described Seyi Tinubu as “a shining example of humility, service, and national unity,” adding that his influence goes beyond politics and business to inspiring moral leadership among young people.

Enwere said: “The one million Bible project is a gift to the body of Christ and a seed for moral transformation.

“Through this effort, we hope to restore integrity, compassion, and love for humanity among young Nigerians. Seyi Tinubu’s life has exemplified these virtues, and we believe this gesture will inspire others to live with purpose.”

The Thanksgiving service, which took place simultaneously at the National Ecumenical Centre and 40 other churches nationwide, featured prayers, worship, and messages of hope for the country.

Tinubu reacts to claim of Christian genocide in Nigeria by US lawmaker.

President Bola Tinubu has reacted to the allegations of Christian genocide across certain states in Nigeria by a United States lawmaker, Ted Cruz.

The president said that his administration remains fair and duly committed to all religions in the country.

Tinubu gave this assurance while attending the burial ceremony of Nana Lydia Yilwatda, the mother of the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda.

Speaking at the headquarters of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Jos, Plateau State, he vowed to unite Nigeria and its people across divides.

Also addressing a group of Northern Christian leaders at the event, the president assured that his administration will continue to ensure justice and inclusivity for all Nigerians.

He said, “I have a mission to unite this country, ensure its prosperity, and we are making progress.

“As leaders, we have the responsibility to manage religious issues for the benefit of all.

“In our family, we have a strong Muslim background, and I married a Christian, a pastor for that matter, and I have never forced her to change her religion,” Tinubu noted.