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The Enciclopedia Hispánica notes: "The date of December 25 for the celebration of Christmas is not the result of a strict chronological anniversary but, rather, of the Christianization of the festivals of the winter solstice." The ancient Romans celebrated the rise of the sun in the winter sky by feasting, revelry, and the exchanging of presents.-12/15, pages 4-5.
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Why do you celebrate Jesus birth on 25th December?
December 25 was originally a Roman feast. When the Romans became Christian, they "Christianized" the holiday.
What holiday do they celebrate in Mexico in Christmas?
Christmas, the day Jesus was born (December 25th).
When do you celebrate Christmas?
December 25th
What day is Christmas in The Netherlands?
25th and 26th of december, some also celebrate it in the evening of the 24th, but that is not a national holiday
What holiday do you celebrate slave?
25th July
Did Pope Julius I declare December 25th a celebration of Christ's birthday to draw pagan Romans to Christianity or to create a rival holiday?
the Pope declared dec. 25th as the day of Christ's birth to coincide with the pagan holiday Yule.
When people celebrate Christmas?
25th December!
When do people celebrate ChristmaS?
25th of December
When do Italy celebrate Christmas?
25th of December
When do Ireland celebrate Christmas?
The 25th of december.
When does the UK celebrate Christmas?
On 25th December.
When do hawaiians celebrate Christmas?
December 25th
