Does anyone believe that Christmas is the actual day that Christ was born?

Answer 1

I think it a day chosen to reconize the birth of our savior.

Answer 2

Good answers, shows people are thinking. Your right, nowhere in the bible does it say that Jesus was born in a stable. I believe people pre-conceive that notion because he was laid in a manger which is a feeding tray for animals. Second, it says the sheperd's were out watching their flock's of sheep. Keep in mind that the climate in Bethlehem is cold in the winter, they even get some snow in higher elevations. In the winter there, the sheperds bring their sheep into the village and keep them in pens all winter and then return in the spring when the weather warms up and the grass is green. So, Jesus was born in the spring, summer or very early fall. However, this world and a lot of the people who live in it have drifted so far from Christianity, if they come together and worship the birth of Christ on December 25, so be it. It's the closets this world gets together in love and purpose, or do we have to wait for another 911. My Christian friends, another disaster will hit this country with far more worse results, it's bible prophecy, just read the book of Revelation. When that happens, it will not be what day was Jesus born but what time will he return and only the Father in heaven knows of the time and hour.

Answer 3

NO!!!

Scripture doesn't mention Jesus's birthdate or any christians celebrating His Birthday. The only birthday mentioned besides Pharoah is the heathen king Herod. "Christmas" means "mass of Christ"; the celebration coexisted in Rome before there was any in Jerusalem. The early Roman Church however did establish a pagan festival that (Jer.10) coexisted with Jesus's Birth and that was the birthday of the sun god. (Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th ed., article: "Christmas"). The Catholic sources admit that Christmas didn't co-exist with the earliest festivals. Jesus wasn't born Christmas; even scripture makes this evident. "On the night of Jesus's birth, the shepherd's were still keeping watch over their flocks." (Luke 2:8). The rainy season in Ancient Israel began after the Feast of Tabernacles which generally is early October. In November, it would be cool and wet; the flocks from the pasture had already been brought and kept in winter quarters by the shepherds. This tells us the shepherds were no longer in the fields at night. Another peice of evidence is overlooked is in Luke 1:35-36; it tells us John the Baptist was born to Mary's cousin Elizabeth six months before Jesus. And as we look further in verse 5-17, we see Zacharias an elderly priest burning incense on the altar and then an angel appearing to him and telling him that he and his wife would have a son to prepare Christ's Way. We know however when this announcement was made by the angel because of Zacharias was "of the course of Abijah" Please look at 1Chron.24:1-19; it tells us that King David divided these priests into 24 "courses" that served in the temple by rotation. The Course of Abijah would be the 8th of the 24 courses which usually would occur around the end of May. Pentecost came the week after the 8th course served and he had to serve all 24 courses during the three festival seasons. So Zacharias came home approximately after the first week of June; in which John the Baptist was conceived around mid-June and 9 months later would be his birth. John Baptist's birth came around mid-March while Jesus's was around mid-September. Also notice every year people claim 3 wise men seen Jesus in a stable; is this really true? The Bible nowhere states "3 wise men" or "that the wise men visited Jesus in a stable". Read for yourself: (Matt.2:11); these Magi came from the east beyond the Euphrates River which in the 1st century was called the Parthian Empire (the eastern border of the Roman Empire).

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Answer 4

No... I know that Christ was not born on that day, but it's a day which was chosen.

IJesus’ birth date is simply unknown. The custom of celebrating December 25th as the birth date of Jesus (i.e. Christmas) did not arise until the third or fourth century. Prior to that time, there are reports of various Christian communities who celebrated Christmas once a year on every month of the calendar; and it was January 6th that was December 25th biggest competitor. For the Eastern Orthodox Church (Armenian), January 6th continues to be observed even though most societies today embrace December 25th.

Nevertheless, the significance seen in choosing this time period is symbolic. Why? Because there is symbolism found in the Winter Solstice that marks the end of darkening days and the beginning of lengthening light: a sign of renewal. Naturally, we would also expect to find this type of symbolism in other ancient religions. For those associated with the mystery religion of Mithras, this date meant the "Day of the Invincible Sun" (Dies Solis Invicti); for other religions, it was the Saturnalia (Dec. 17-24) and Brumalia (Dec. 25) which marked the "birthday of the unconquered Sun." In Christian communities, however, this day marked an appropriate day to observe the life of Jesus as "the light of the world" (John 8:12).

Though Christmas ultimately won out as a world wide observance, its success is largely due to the outreach of many friendly Christians. Unlike the mystery religions, mainline Christianity did not have secret initiatory rites (teletai), instead, it generally embraced any and all who showed an interest in the things of Jesus. Interestingly, this open arms approach is still prevalent today, a fact that is borne out by the sheer numbers who attend public Christmas observances near December 25th. Indeed, most Christians (admittedly with exception) encourage people of diverse ideologies to "come as you are" and reflect on the life and philosophies of Jesus in a public setting.

Answer 5

No, Christmas is not the actual day, I don't believe, I think they rounded it around the time, but it should still be a time when we celebrate Jesus Christ our saviour, who gave us the greatest gift of all, in forgiveness for our sins, guidance through this life and an eternal life.

Answer 6

No. With all the calendar changes, and depending on what you read, most scholars believe that the actual birthdate of Christ would now be in August or October. Never December.

Answer 7

well it was belived to be sometime around there so they decided what not a better day then christmas b/c the christ then mas ome people only want to celebrate presents and i ask those people where are you gouing for eternity.
easter is the most inportant holiday of the year though thats when the Lord Jesus Christ our savior died and rose again for us so we could go to heaven and easter is always ona sunday think about that.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

I go to church and Christ was born on Jesus birthday in august and God was born on Christmas

Answer 10

dec 25 is actually a pagan festival in honor of the sun. no one knows the exact day Christ was born.

Answer 11

I don't believe that it is the true day that Christ was born.