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When the Catholic Encyclopedia says that December 25th is not the day of Jesus birth why do Catholics celebrate it anyway?
Because the Birth of Jesus is the very beginning of New Testament salvation, and one of the most important events in Christian history. How could Christians NOT celebrate it?
The precise date is not really important. Its current position in the liturgical year immediately precedes the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan, which is an older celebration than Christmas, and which is the next part of the story which Christians re-enact every year. It is also true that the Winter Solstice, a holdiay which is even older than the birth of Christ, has from antiquity been celebrated at roughly that time. Probably the date for Christ's birth and the solstice became somewhat intertwined, whether by design of the early Church leaders' efforts to co-opt and intefere with the older religions' holiday (from the top) or by social diffusion (from the bottom). Perhaps a combination... we'll never know.
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How many holidays does the Roman Catholic Church celebrate in December usually?
There are six main holidays that the Roman Catholics celebrate in December. Some of these include the first sunday of Advent, Christmas and the Conception of the blessed virgin mary.
What do catholics celebrate every December 12?
Catholics celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12. This day commemorates the appearance of the Virgin Mary to Juan Diego, an indigenous peasant, in 1531 in Mexico. It is an important feast in the Catholic Church, particularly in Mexico and Latin American countries.
When do Catholics celebrate St. Nicholas Day?
December 6 is the feast of St. Nicholas of Myra.
Does Spain celebrate Christmas summer or winter?
They are a Catholic nation and have it in December .
What date do mexicas celebrate Christmas?
Mexicans are mostly Catholic, and they celebrate Christmas Day on December 25, which is a national holiday in Mexico.
What is Poland Christmas celebrated on?
Most Poles (about 90%) are Roman Catholic and celebrate Christmas on December 25th.
Which faiths celebrate midnight mass?
catholics and people in Asia celebrate it. The reason why its celebrated at midnight Christmas eve is because it is believed Jesus was born on midnight December,25 (Christmas Eve)
When is Christmas celebrated in Europe?
All western churches (Catholic, Protestant) celebrate Christmas on the same day, 25th December. Orthodox churches celebrate Christmas later. Pedantically, they all celebrate Christmas on 25th December, they just use a different calendar and disagree which day is the 25th December.
How do Catholics celebrate the immaculate conception?
Mary, because she had been hand-picked by God to be the mother of His son Jesus, was conceived in her mother's womb without the stain of original sin.
Why do Catholics celebrate chistmas?
Catholics celebrated Christmas because it commemorate the birth of our Lord.In authentic way,December 25 was not really the truth.It was only a pagan celebration but the church accept it because it was good to overcome evil by good.Also it was only to remember our saviour.
What dates do the religions celebrate Christmas?
Those who follow the Gregorian calendar celebrate Christmas on 25 December: Catholics, Anglicans, Protestants, most Greek-speaking Orthodox Churches Those who follow the Julian calendar celebrate Christmas on 7 January: Orthodox Churches of Russia, Georgia, Ukraine, Serbia, and Jerusalem The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates Christmas on 6 January.
How many religions celebrate their holidays in December?
Christanity and Hinduism celebrate their festivals in December
