why do people celebrate Christmas if its not even mention in the bible?

Question

was jesus born in december?

Answer 1

THE ORIGIN OF CHRISTMAS

It was not until several hundred years after Jesus lived on the earth that people began to commemorate his birth on December 25. But that was not the date of Jesus’ birth.

Consider the weather conditions at that time of the year in Bethlehem, where Jesus was born. The Jewish month of Chislev (corresponding to November/December) was a month with cold and rainy weather. The month after that was Tebeth (December/January). It saw the lowest temperatures of the year, with occasional snows in the highlands. Let us see what the Bible tells us about the climate of that region.
The Bible writer Ezra shows that Chislev was indeed a month known for cold and rainy weather. After stating that a crowd had gathered in Jerusalem “in the ninth month [Chislev] on the twentieth day of the month,” Ezra reports that people were “shivering . . . on account of the showers of rain.” Concerning weather conditions at that time of the year, the congregated people themselves said: “It is the season of showers of rain, and it is not possible to stand outside.” (Ezra 10:9, 13; Jeremiah 36:22) No wonder shepherds living in that part of the world made sure that they and their flocks were no longer out of doors at night when December came around!
The Bible reports, however, that shepherds were in the fields tending their flocks on the night of Jesus’ birth. In fact, the Bible writer Luke shows that at that time, shepherds were “living out of doors and keeping watches in the night over their flocks” near Bethlehem. (Luke 2:8-12) Notice that the shepherds were actually living out of doors, not just strolling outside during the day. They had their flocks in the fields at night. Does that description of outdoor living fit the chilly and rainy weather conditions of Bethlehem in December? No, it does not. So the circumstances surrounding Jesus’ birth indicate that he was not born in December.

So why was December 25 chosen? Some who later claimed to be Christian likely “wished the date to coincide with the pagan Roman festival marking the ‘birthday of the unconquered sun.’” (The New Encyclopædia Britannica) In winter, when the sun seemed weakest, pagans held ceremonies to get this source of warmth and light to come back from its distant travels. December 25 was thought to be the day that the sun began its return. In an effort to convert pagans, religious leaders adopted this festival and tried to make it seem “Christian.”

The pagan roots of Christmas have long been recognized. Because of its unscriptural origin, Christmas was banned in England and in some of the American colonies during the 17th century. Anyone who even stayed home from work on Christmas day had to pay a penalty. Soon, though, the old customs were back, and some new ones were added. Christmas once again became a big holiday, and that is what it still is in many lands. Because of the connections that Christmas has with false religion, however, those who want to please God do not celebrate it or any other holiday that has its roots in pagan worship.

http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2000/12/15/article_01.htm


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Answer 2

this link below speaks of the origins of Chrismas being of Pagan origin and although some have said that they believe that Jesus would not mind us celebrating his Birthday, I doubt that, knowing, the origins, of that day and it's celebration, that he certainly would mind, since his birthday is not even mentioned in the Bible which shows thaty he did not want it celebrated, for instance you men out there in your30's or 40's how would you like to be portrayed as a helpless babe now instead of the mighty man you are now. think about it, would that make you feel good? That would be doubtful! In reality Christmas is not Jesus Birthday at all it is the Birthday of a Pagan god and was celebrated many centuries before Christ came to earth,
http://www.balaams-***.com/journal/resource/xmass.htm

Answer 3

As the early church began to grow and spread across Asia and Europe, many people came into the church with pagan beliefs. They all had festival days, and the Christians did too, along with the Jewish Christians. A lot of holidays had to be celebrated. So to make room for them all, the church combined Jewish, Christian, and pagan holidays. Unfortunate as it is, some of our holidays are celebrated for the wrong reason. Christmas is of course the celebration of the birth of Jesus. It is unlikely though that he was born then. How it got started is not a mystery. You can research it out. Its just not worth it to me.

Answer 4

The word Christmas isn't mentioned in the Bible, but we celebrate it in honor of Jesus birth. Because had he not come to earth from heaven in human form, being born of the Virgin Mary, which fulfilled prophesy that was said many years before his birth. So we celebrate his birth.

Answer 5

Well first they say it is Jesus' birthday ( even when he was actully born in the spring). Then also it is because Christmas is a pagan holiday. Constintine wanted a way to stamp out pagan holidays, so he but the birth of Christ on the same day as the pagan holiday celebrating the god Apollo.

Answer 6

The Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. A holiday doesn't have to be in the Bible for it to be celebrated.

Answer 7

the genuine that technique of Christmas is Christ, for sure. The Bible says that some human beings honor in some unspecified time sooner or later above yet another and some do not yet they both honor or no longer unto the Lord. Sorry i do not recognize the position the verse is, perchance somebody else does. So that is effective in case you do rejoice it and that is effective in case you do not. Santa Claus is from St. Nicholas, a supposedly actual human being, a clergyman, who secretly gave presents to poor little ones on Christmas. the different issues surrounding Christmas are purely fluff and certain, maximum recognize they have pagan origins. yet because we do not rejoice pagans or their holidays and do not positioned any importance on that, it doesn't count number. We rejoice Christ.

Answer 8

Why do people celebrate New Year's if it's not even mentioned in the Bible?

Answer 9

God loves to celebrate. Look at all the Jewish feasts in the OT. It is a season of love and celebrating the author of Love's birthday on Christmas is good.I say celebrate Jesus everyday.

Answer 10

You just mentioned His name - Christ - mas (Christmas).
Jesus is the reason for the season.
We celebrate his birth at Christmas, this is all recorded in the Bible, which is the inspired Word of God.
How about reading about it in Matthew's early chapters in the
New Testament.