Was Jesus Born in December?
The Bible does not tell us when Jesus was born. However, it does give us sound reason to conclude that his birth did not take place in December.
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 the 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 doors, not just strolling outside during the day. They had their 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.*
*For more information, see pages 176-9 of Reasoning From the Scriptures, published by Jehovah's Witnesses.
God's word tells us precisely when Jesus died, but it gives little direct indication as to when he was born. This brings to mind King Solomon's words: "A name is better than good oil, and the day of death than the day of one's being born." (Ecclesiastes 7:1) It is not surprising, then, that the Bible provides many details about Jesus' ministry and death but few details about the time of his Birth.
2006-12-25 09:09:53
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answered by ºAvilaº 5
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September 28
2006-12-22 13:39:58
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answered by purpleaura1 6
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Some peple say it was in april and some say it was september. Will we ever know ? I dont think so but christmas is actually a pagan religion where we used to decorate trees to welcome the coming of spring when we could plant seeds and grow food for the coming year. BY the way the shortest day of the year is the 21 st december which as gone so we can now look forward to lighter nights again.
2006-12-22 13:48:10
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answered by Anonymous
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the year 0
2006-12-22 13:41:21
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answered by Kendra 3
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"He" wasn't born. Well, not really. He was sneaked into Mary when she wasn't watching and then, 'kaboom'. Son of God stuff, with more off-the-cuff neat baby-shower gifts than your average pop star miracle-baby. And a pile of donkey **** to remind Him he's not in heaven (just in case He starts to get too uppity too early on in Life).
Edit: Oh sh!t, it looks as if I'm not allowed to type **** when all I'm doing is exemplifying the power of your local *** to sh!t on God's demand.
2nd edit: D@mn, I'm not even allowed to put @ss when it's an animal (that sh!ts). Boohooo:((
2006-12-22 13:49:56
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answered by ♥Robin♥ (Scot,UK) 4
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some time in the summer, from what a priest told me, but the Christian heads of power decided that for the Christians to round off the year with a bang, they decided to put the holy festival in December!
2006-12-22 13:40:34
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answered by Anonymous
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Do you mean "where was he first born?"
He was first born on Planet H (Heaven), about 3 billion years ago. His mother's name was Natalie. His father's name was Jasper. (Just kidding, His Father happened to be named God.
Anything else, you want to know?
Just e-mail me
2006-12-22 13:42:17
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answered by MrsOcultyThomas 6
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25th September - because the 3 wise men walked for 3 months to find him, which they did on the 25th December...
:-)
2006-12-22 14:09:35
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answered by Anonymous
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On or about September 29, 5BC
http://www.new-life.net/chrtms10.htm
2006-12-22 13:39:28
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answered by tebone0315 7
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the date is not the truth, december 25 is not truth
2006-12-22 13:52:50
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answered by Anonymous
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