2006-12-22 04:42:43 · 19 answers · asked by curious 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
Does it really matter?
2006-12-22 04:44:26 · answer #1 · answered by purvislets 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, yes I do. But to make it absolutely clear, it really doesn't matter. Christmas is more of a spiritual thing than a celebration of anyone's birthday, and it doesn't really matter when we celebrate it, as long as we do.
Now, let's look at the evidence. On that day, there was a unique astrological symbol in the skys. The sun, moon, Jupiter, and Uranus were ALL aligned in one line, not to mention that Jupiter soon went on to be eclipsed by the sun (perhaps causing the 'north star' that the magi saw). That has never in the history of the world happened again. If that's not marking some important event, please tell me what is?
Also look in the bible, if you believe in it. according to it, the Shepperd's were 'tending their flocks' when he was born. This implies it was sometime during the spring, since that is when the birthing season for lambs is. I.E NOT WHEN IT'S FREAKING COLD!
That's just too much evidence for me to dispute. But again, i don't think it matters. ^^
2006-12-22 04:54:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
December 25th is a date chosen by Christianity to represent the birthday of Jesus, it is not the actual date, it is very difficult to pinpoint it. What difference does it make if Jesus was actually born in April, December or any other month of the year, what matters is that he was born.
2006-12-22 04:53:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
When Jesus was born the calendar year used to consist of 10 months (hence DECember meaning 10, NOVember meaning 9, etc) so that would mean he was born in what is now known as October. I don´t know where the April date comes from but it´s not what really matters anyway.
2006-12-22 05:26:11 · answer #4 · answered by Double 709 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jeus was born in autumn because the shepherds were still outside (Luke 2:8) at the time of decree of Ceasar August that the whole world should be taxed, or enrolled (Luke 2:1). No it was not april, neither december. December 25 is a celebration date of pagan origin from the cult of sun worship.
2016-05-23 15:58:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This would be a great question to pose to a Jewish person. Because they would have a better understanding of when "tax time" was in ancient Israel. We know that Joseph and Mary returned to Bethlehem for tax purposes, and that due to all the people traveling there was no room at the inn.(Thus, Jesus' birth in a stable) A Jewish person might know the time of year that the Romans taxed them back then. Great question, though. Peace.
2006-12-22 04:49:39 · answer #6 · answered by superfluity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing's for certain, the Roman emperor chose the holidays to coincide with pre-established pagan holidays. There's no evidence to suggest that he was born on December 25th.
2006-12-22 04:47:53 · answer #7 · answered by Scott K 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, they changed it to protect the early Christians who celebrated Christ's birth. The chosen time of celebration coincided with Saturnalia, the pagan recognition of the winter solstice.
2006-12-22 10:24:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. I think that no one knows when jesus was born. Jesus is not a hebrew name and was never his name to began with,. it's a name adopted from the greeks.
There is even more evidence that jesus just a short term street preacher who did not last as long as the bible gives him credit for.
2006-12-22 04:46:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The Bible does not say exactly when Jesus was born. Honestly, it doesnt really matter. All that matters is that He came to save us and without Him, we would not be able to enjoy eternity with Him.
2006-12-22 04:53:30 · answer #10 · answered by twirlsgurl 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The textual evidence suggests a spring-time birth.
2006-12-22 04:44:55 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋