Well Bah humbug to you too.
We don't pretend that it was the ACTUAL day he was born. Christmas has never hurt anyone. I wish everyone would leave it alone. If not I will sic Santa on all of you. LOL
2006-11-27 11:57:45
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answered by Stiletto ♥ 6
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It's impossible to deny that the Bible does not mention the actual birth of Christ. But I can answer why the much of the Western world celebrates this holiday on December 25th.
Many cultures believed that what was really a variance in light (due to the axial tilt of the earth-- I hope you paid attention in science) signified the dying and rising of their god, often their "sun god."
Peoples of the Northern Hemisphere, for example, called what is now known in the Roman calendar as December 25th "the birthday of the Sun," deciding that it was the day when the days became longer, due to the Winter Solstice (which actually comes a good time before December 25th in that region of the world, though not too noticeably.)
The noticeable increase of sunlight on that given day led them to believe that the sun was "reborn" on that day; when Christians came to witness to the cultures, Christians said that celebrations for this holiday could continue even after conversion; only, in keeping with their new beliefs, they could celebrate the "birthday of the Son," forsaking their former ritual.
Sorry if that was too wordy for y'all. =)
Some encouragement for the initiator of this question:
Christmas has become empty for much of the United States. Part of that is the fault of the Church (I can say that, because I am a believer in Christ and his teachings). Many Christians are followers in speech and not in life. I, like everyone will never be fully adequate for the grace of God.
I also contribute to this "emptiness" with much legalism and selfishness. My "good works" are as empty as the many hypocrisies of the Holidays.
I say, "give, give to those who need it" and then turn around and concentrate on my agenda, and not that of others'.
I'm not trying to preach (God knows, I'm in no place for it), but I encourage you to join me in my endeavor to put others first. Even if you're "not into this whole God thing" you can contribute to society, at least, by following the rule you're sick of hearing.
"Do to others as you would have them do unto you."
Those words don't have to be empty.
2006-11-27 12:35:14
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answered by Anonymous
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The date of Dcember25 was chosen to correspond with the Pagan Celebration in an effort to convert pagans now a pagan celebration is being celebrated each year by so called Christians isn’t that ironic? The info on this is in the catholic encyclopedia you will find that almost everything to do with Christmas is of pagan origin the three wise men were actually astrologers sent by a King to kill Jesus
2006-11-27 12:11:52
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answered by GW 3
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By your logic, we should stop celebrating my grandfather's birthday. He's not really sure when he was born because his family was too poor to celebrate it and they didn't keep good records back then. We celebrate it on Jan 6th because that's the closest anyone can figure to his actual birthday.
Jesus was born to save the world from their sins. I celebrate Him every day and Christmas is just a day that is recognized in the secular world has His birthday when it actually wasn't.
The date doesn't matter. It's the heart behind your motives that matters.
2006-11-27 12:06:40
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answered by IL Padrino 4
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Good question! Specially when he was born at a time when the sheppards were in the fields, and this was NOT in winter. Christamas has been celebrated for centuries as the birthday of Nimrod and they also set upthe first tree and worshipped his mother like Mary is worshipped with Jesus
2006-11-27 12:06:59
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answered by Anonymous
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In the bible it is possible to determine the birth year and the death year of each person, but never the birthday date. This they did not want any one to know.
Jesus was born in this family line from Adam to Abraham was son #20.
Matt.1:1-17; Jesus was son #62 and you can not find a birthday date for any.
2006-11-27 12:02:34
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answered by jeni 7
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While the bible does not give an exact date, it does give a round about guesstimate as to the month...probably september. If one has no date for birth given as such, then why is it wrong to boorow one? Do we really need to get hung up on the date when what the celebration is for means so much more than that?
2006-11-27 12:00:07
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answered by Anonymous
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2016-10-13 05:56:39
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answered by corbo 4
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I don't think it matters when Christians celebrate His birth, so long as they celebrate it at all! What difference does it make when Jesus' actual birth was? We all should celebrate his birth and His sacrifices every day of our lives!
2006-11-27 11:59:52
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answered by Anonymous
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Many share your concerns about what Christmas has become. But it needn't be empty. Change your traditions. You have that power. Don't try to change the whole world; you haven't that right or power. But you can make Christmas--or whatever holiday you choose to celebrate--meaningful for yourself.
"If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it." ~ Lucy Larcom (1826-1893)
2006-11-27 12:02:19
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answered by Anonymous
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The traditions aren't empty, perhaps it is your heart that is (it's common at this time of year with the stress)
The Bible doesn't give the day and month, this is true, but most have deducted that He was born in the Spring because of other things going on at the time of His birth.
2006-11-27 11:59:09
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answered by arewethereyet 7
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