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Originally Posted by nekokami
Both holidays have become fairly secularized, it's true, but I still find it interesting that they are made much of in the Wizarding world. Folks on the HPFGU (Harry Potter for Grown-Ups) email list speculated that the "three wise kings" who visit the stable in the Christian birth story may have been wizards. I find the idea somewhat appealing, myself.  |
I rather like that idea myself
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(To be clear, I'm a universalist-- I think all religions have some truth to them and none of them are complete. I still find it interesting to discuss cultural influences of religion on popular works.)
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It is a fascinating topic
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Originally Posted by DMcCunney
Well, he didn't exactly resurrect himself. He got sent back by the powers he represented. And since he wasn't human to begin with, "taking shape" again was less unlikely.
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Dennis
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True, but it still grated for me when it happened!