Why did Christians start celebrating Christmas?

Answer 1

In paganism it is known as Yule and it has existed since before recorded history, so there is no record of who came up with the idea of when to celebrate and how to celebrate yule. We just know that the traditions of Yule have been based down through time for millennia .

Answer 2

Yule as we call it is the celebration of the beginning of winter (hard winter). The holiday known as Christmas is suppossible about the birth of Jesus, however he was born in spring. The early christian leaders moved Jesus's birthday celebration to December 25th to make it easier for the pagans to convert. It was believed that if christian holidays were at the same times as pre-existing pagan holidays then it would be easier for the pagans to switch faiths.

Answer 3

to celebrate the birth of christ