It is reported that Jesus' birthday is not even on December 25th.
2006-12-20 06:52:16 · 13 answers · asked by cold_harbour05 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
The Winter Solstice, the holiday the started Christmas, is the shortest day of the year (in the northern hemisphere), and it's a time to celebrate the time when the days will get longer and spring will return. It's a solar holiday, and it can be celebrated by non-religious people as well from a secular aspect. However, it was originally celebrated by pre-Christian Pagans from various countries and traditions. Many modern day Christmas traditions stem from the earlier Pagan traditions.
It's a time to celebrate with friends and families. Yule is when trees are decorated because the evergreen is a symbol of life. (It stays green during the winter, even though the other trees have lost their leaves!) Wreaths represent rebirth, because they are circular. Gifts are given, and big meals are eaten. It's a time to cherish each other's company.
Also, many other Gods aside from the Christian Messiah share the same birthday. Check out Mithras, Dionysus (Bacchus), and Heru (Horus). Worship of these Gods predates Jesus, so perhaps that is what is upsetting. Even in modern Pagan traditions, it is a time to celebrate the birth of a Sun God.
2006-12-20 06:55:42 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs. Pears 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The actual day was taken from the wintersolstice celebration, missionaries used that date so that the pagans could still celebrate, but instead of the solstice, it would have been Jesus's birth. Christmas is not the major Christian holiday, Easter is. The actual date is not important, the point is we honor the birth of Jesus, whose mother was conceived without original sin. There is a translation theory that the word virgin in reference to Mary was not only in reference to conceiving without sex but that she was also virginal, or pure of original sin. Christians believe that Jesus and his teachings were sent by God to save man from his wicked ways.
2006-12-20 14:58:38 · answer #2 · answered by fancyname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right. Jesus was probably born in the spring. A pope designated December 25 as Jesus's birthday, but it is still as good as any day to celebrate our Savior's birthday! Don't you think?
2006-12-20 14:55:46 · answer #3 · answered by Kim S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
OMG I knew it! I was just thinking about that the other day...I mean how did they know in the first place that his birthday was on December 25th? and how do they know it's even true?
2006-12-20 14:55:40 · answer #4 · answered by that one girl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. Read the following:
Luke 2:8-14
"[8] And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. [9] An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. [10] But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. [11] Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. [12] This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." [13] Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, [14] "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.""
2. Click on and read:
http://www.answers.com/Christmas
2006-12-20 14:54:59 · answer #5 · answered by Double O 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The early Christians "moved" Jesus's birthday to the winter to line up with the pagan winter festivals. It made converting them a lot easier.
2006-12-20 14:55:39 · answer #6 · answered by Amy 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Even if his birthday was not proven to be on December 25th .... does it matter? that day is our day to celebrate it. Have you ever had a birthday party maybe as a kid... not on the actual date of your birthday? Think about it.... its not confusing... it is just our way (and day ) to celebrate it! anymore questions? ask me! tayash678@yahoo.com =)
2006-12-20 14:58:28 · answer #7 · answered by tayash678 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the actual date doesn't matter; it is the message; it is the gift of God's son to save our souls from damnation ; to enable us to have the gift of life after death in paradise with him; what an awesome gift ! It is a celebration of a wonderful gift from God - Merry Christmas every day !
2006-12-20 15:07:40 · answer #8 · answered by sml 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nonetheless, He DID have a birthday. Might as well celebrate it in winter when we can USE the break from the dreary days of winter, right?
2006-12-20 14:54:25 · answer #9 · answered by Granny Annie 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
ok if you say so. but his birth is around that time them, if not exact. but we celebrate christmas, or should i say most people celebrate christmas for Jesus' birthday. people celebrate it the whole month so dont worry about just the day.
2006-12-20 14:55:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋