why do Americans still celebrate x mas even though we know its not the day Jesus was Born?

Answer 1

Because if we don't celebrate it then, then we won't ever celebrate. That is the day that was chosen, so that's what it is.

[edit] Why do people celebrate Jesus' birth on December 25?
It is uncertain why December 25th was chosen. One theory is that it was influenced by pagan ( ancient polytheistic religions) holidays. Before the Romans converted to Christianity, they celebrated the popular holiday Saturnalia, a festival of feasting and revelry held in December in celebration of Saturn, the god of agriculture, and the winter solstice.

Kelly Wittmann wrote, "In 350, Pope Julius I declared that Christ's birth would be celebrated on December 25. There is wide acceptance of the belief that Pope Julius I was trying to make it as painless as possible for pagan Romans, who remained a majority at that time, to convert to Christianity. The new religion went down a bit easier, knowing that their feasts would not be taken away from them." Moreover, in ancient Babylon, December 25th was the feast of the Son of Isis, Goddess of Nature, was celebrated with, "Raucous partying, gluttonous eating and drinking, and gift-giving were traditions of this feast.

Answer 2

To the tremendous profit of many, most Americans and churches simply ignore the apparent "facts" about Jesus' birth. From Halloween on, lots of Americans run around frantically charging up their credit cards.For many, in and out of churches, Christmas is just an excuse to spend money, eat, drink, get into family fights, and generally act like there is no tomorrow. And for people who live alone, a time of depression. What is religiously touted as a day of peace and joy may be the darkest day of the year when loved ones are absent. To answer your question, while many believe that "Jesus is the reason for the season", most just celebrate because everyone else is doing it!

Answer 3

The date we celebrate Christmas was chosen by church leaders, many years ago to overshadow a pagan holiday. We do not know the date of Jesus' birth, there was no record kept.
We know He is aware of that fact, and I am sure does not mind we picked a day to celebrate.
The date was not chosen in America, We were not called American then, and no one knew this land existed. We were found by people looking for a trade route to the West Indies. And all the people here at that time did not know Jesus, they were native Americans, it was not as if we could pick up a Blackberry and text The News to them back then. We had to discover America, and immigrate here. And of course while we were spreading the News about salvation through Jesus Christ, we killed off most of the native population with disease and weapons, stole their land, and destroyed most of the natural beauty in America.
The world accepts December 25th as the honorary date of the birth of Jesus Christ. The world does not accept the date assigned to his Resurrection. the Greek Orthodox church has a different method for deciding when Easter is, than the Roman Catholic Church, or the rest of us. I am surprised that when the Protestant Reformation occurred, we did not reject the date, since it was chosen by a Catholic way of getting rid of pagan religions.
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Sorry to use your question as a soap box, it was not you!

Answer 4

I think mostly social and family tradition, but there's another reason too. The Christmas/Yule/Hanukkah celebrations have a common theme of celebrating light in the darkest time of the year, celebrating life in what once was the harshest, deadliest time of year. It's about hope and community and togetherness.

These things transcend not only religion but also such facts as what day a certain person was born. The truth is, the need to celebrate at this time of year goes even deeper than religion and doctrine.

Answer 5

The new catholic encyclopedia states the date of Christ's birth is not known, furthermore, the birth of Jesus was assigned a date of the winter solstice because on this day the pagan devotees of Mithra celebrated the "dies natalis solis inviti" birthday of the invincible sun. On Dec 25,274 Christmas was originated, at a time when the cult of the sun was particularly strong in Rome. Satan has cultivated Christmas into a haven of lies and paganism to glorify himself. Is it any wonder that those who chose to worship the God of Abraham do not participate in these worldly escapades?

Answer 6

Christmas day was co-opted by early Christians from the birth of Roman Mystery deity, Mythras.

Both Christ and Mythras had a virgin birth, twelve followers, were killed and resurrected, performed miracles, had their births celebrated on December 25, preached morality, were proclaimed as makind's saviour and were known to followers as the Light of the World.

Be it Mythras, Christ or any one of a dozen other mystery cults of the ancient world with similar beliefs, who really cares?

We get presents and turkey!

Yay for presents!

Answer 7

Well I'm not going to be home alone thinking about the fact that it's not really his b-day while everyone else you know is out celebrating are you?

Answer 8

It's not just Americans that celibrate Christmas. Much of the Christian community does

Answer 9

Maybe its the same reason why the rest of the world still celebrates it at that time of the year too??

Answer 10

It is following tradition and america needs schedules and traditions to keep from losing all sanity and form...people wouldn't know what to do without it. even though it isn't the right day it is still good.