What mystery is celebrated on December 25th?

Answer 1

The true day of birth of Jesus is not known. 25th December was adopted as his presumed birthday early in the history of Christianity. In those days, most people did not have their important days well documented. Indeed, birth and death records of entire populations have only been kept by law in the last 200 years or so.

Answer 2

Jesus wasn't actually born on December 25. Since no one knows Jesus' true birthday, December 25 was chosen to commemorate the day Jesus was born. It is not known for certain why early Christians decided to celebrate on December 25 rather than some other day.

Answer 3

The observance of Christmas on December 25 has it's origins in the Roman pagan holiday of Saturnalia, a week long celebration of complete lawlesness. This custom was held every December 17-25.

It is believed that in reality, Christ was born in the late spring or early summer.

Answer 4

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The Church decided to celebrate the birth of Jesus on Deceber 25th, as that was the traditional birthday of the sun god and therefore a popular pagan day of celebration. The intent was to replace the pagan holiday and also to ensure that the undecided population could no longer attend both the pagan celebration and the Christian one.

Answer 5

no. it was somewhat presumed that December 25 is the coldest time of the year just as Jesus was born in a cold weather

Answer 6

Christians believe that Jesus was born of a virgin, and he came to save the world of sin. But the date is not certain, but it is given as 25th December.

Answer 7

The Birth of Christ