2006-11-15 15:41:39 · 27 answers · asked by I-C-U 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
it was celebrated after jesus's death. there wasn't such thing as christmas during jesus's time or earlier.
2006-11-15 15:43:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was no Christian church prior to Jesus. He was the beginning of Christianity. Christmas celebrates His birth. The only other church in that area at that time was the Jewish church, and they never have and never will celebrate Christmas. The disciples were a band of friends and followers and they likely celebrated His birthday as you celebrate your friends' birthdays. You're just tad confused about the whole event......
2006-11-15 15:45:48 · answer #2 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it sure was not, but why was that the case?
In fact, Jesus was even not born in December. Let's be reasonable here, let's consider the weather conditions in Bethlehem, where Jesus was born. The temperatures are very low that time of year, with rain, snow and cold. People shiver out in this sort of weather. Also, when Jesus was born, the shepherds and their flocks were in the fields at night. Moreover, no one stands outside. The manger [which is outdoors] was uninhabitable because of the cold weather. Therefore, this gives you an indication that Jesus was born in the spring or summer, not December, because the animals and people were out and Jesus being born in a manger.
The origin of Christmas comes from a pagan background and therefore not celebrated.
2006-11-15 16:33:17 · answer #3 · answered by the_answer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Christmas is more of a modern day. Anyway, Christ was not born on December 25 - if the disciples had celebrated His birth, it would probably be more like April 6.
2006-11-15 15:45:35 · answer #4 · answered by Rainfog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True. Christmas was created by the Catholic Church centuries after Christ. They combined a pagan celebration with the birth of Christ in order to help convert the pagans to Christianity. Christ wasn't born during the winter either. That was a convenient time for the new celebration.
2006-11-15 16:06:03 · answer #5 · answered by rac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
observe that for the duration of Christian doctrine, Christ is defined as guy AND spirit on the comparable time. A spirit or a soul can return submit-mortum. Christ sais "i will return." Mithras, Osiris, Tammuz, Quetzacotl, and Khrishna suggested they might return. the guy (Jesus) isn't the spirit (Christ). the classic church has intentionally blurred the line between the two. the object is to create a theory the place there is not any responsability. we will only decrease the completed message of Jesus all the way down to a human sacrifice, and you'd be off scott-unfastened no rely what you do. hi, only look ahead to the 2d comming. you'll be the scourage of humanity, and all is forgiven. you have got self belief that in case you prefer to. My guess is on the spirit that returns and what he suggested TO DO: Love your neighbor. no longer beat him in the top inclusive of your Bible.
2016-10-15 14:56:10 · answer #6 · answered by ellefson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it depends whose tradition you go by. The Mexicans and I believe some South Americans don't use Santa, but use the Wise Men as the people who go around and deliver presents. So, technically the wise men probably showed up to Jesus' house around age 2, but they were responding to his birth, so you could say the first Christmas exchanged happened around Jesus' 2nd year of life. That is why some people give presents to each other, because the wise men did to Jesus. St Nick is a completely other story though...
2006-11-15 15:47:47 · answer #7 · answered by RYAN P C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems to have been one of the dates agreed upon by the Council of Nicea under Constantine. It would seem that it was intended to undercut Saturnalia and the feasts of Juanus. By about 346ce it was being celebrated in Rome, and made official in, in,m I am not sure but I think it was 350ce. Before Then it was likely celbrated at the spring equinox on March 25. I think Tertullian gives that as a date.
2006-11-15 15:56:35 · answer #8 · answered by Barabas 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Correct. A book entitled "Two Babylons" by Alexander Hislop provides the origins of many popular holidays and symbols. It is interesting reading. However, the stores may not be too happy if people acted on it.
Consider his age at death and that we do know when he died. If he was 33 1/2....
2006-11-15 15:42:16 · answer #9 · answered by gare 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't know that. Christmas is simply a celebration of Jesus' birthday. Do you celebrate your own birthday?
2006-11-15 15:45:00 · answer #10 · answered by MrsOcultyThomas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right. Jesus did not celebrate his birth at all. There is no mention of Christmas in the scriptures at all.
2006-11-15 15:44:34 · answer #11 · answered by Windwispers 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋