Can Someone tell Me when Is Jesus Birthday?

Question

A man came in my office today saying he don't celebrate Christmas because December 25th isn't Jesus Birthday it was a day that ladies had festival on, and Jesus Birthday was in October, so if Jesus Birthday was in October why do you believe ppl go about saying false stories and if his birthday was in October why aren't we celebrating christmas in October?

Answer 1

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 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.

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.

Answer 2

If you read the Bible, there is no date given for the birth of Jesus. It states who were the rulers at the time, so we can pin it down to about a three year period (6-4BC). But there is nothing in scripture to indicate either a month or day.

If you look at early church history, you will find that they did not celebrate Christmas on December 25th. In fact, the Orthodxo church, which covers part of eastern Europe and most of Asia, still celebrates Christmas on Jan 12th.

It appears from what we can read in the writings of the early Church Fathers, that the tradition of celebrating Christ's birthday on December 25 began to give the Christian's an alternative to celebrating the major Roman holiday that was on that date. Kind of like the churches today which offer "Harvest Parties" as an alternative to Halloween.

There is nothing wrong with setting aside a day to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Since we do not know the actual day, December 25th works as well as any other. But some of the things that are done as supposed "celebrations" of Christ border on strange... But there is nothing wrong with the concept of taking a day to thank God for sending Jesus as the Savior.

Answer 3

It was not December 25th. In fact, December 25 is the date of an old pagan holiday. There is evidence that can point to around September/October as the right time of the year. Zachariah's wife became pregnant at the end of his term in office as priest, Luke 1. He was of the order of Abijah which held office during late July/early August. 9 months later, John the baptist would have been born, late March/ early April. Also according to Luke, Jesus was 6 months younger than John. Notice also this would have coincided with the feast of tabernacles in late September / early October. The word manger is translated as tabernacle all the other times it is used in the New Testament. This is an interesting thought to think about.

Answer 4

Oct 1, 2BC +- 15 days.

At his death, he was 33.5 years on April 1, 33CE, a Friday according to our calendar. If you count backwards remember that the usual algebra needs to be adjusted from +1 0 -1 to
+1 -1.

Thus the calculator will show a different value that you need to make up for yourself.

Christmas is one of the Devil's jokes. If you count from Oct 1 back to December 24/25 you will get exactly the number of days of the term of a pregnant woman. Thus, the devil makes fun of this since that is probably the date ca. that he was transferred from heaven to Mary's womb.

Of course, it also is the date of a pagan holiday which was adopted into so called Christian customs. It is leaven, and a little leaven, etc.

It seems all churches no matter which one has a bit of leaven inside. Thus they are all fermented.

Answer 5

No one - including your friend who came into the office - knows.
JWs and others say it is in October because in December the sheep would probably not be on the hillside.
The church has for over 1700 years celebrated it on December 25th which is as good a day as any.

Answer 6

I fear you will never find the answer to your question as no one will really ever know. Its probably what the majority felt way back when the 25th of December was chosen. I'm sure you will meet some who have a story or really a theory as to why this date is correct or not. Be that as it may, it's good that at least those who believe have a date when they can celebrate even though you really should celebrate JC all throughout the year...

Answer 7

to start up i'm a Christian. i've got self assurance that Jesus's Birthday is after we as human beings are giving and doing good issues for others. For definite Jesus might like an afternoon to be all approximately him. notwithstanding him being Jesus the son of God, could have all 12 months a three hundred and sixty 5 days the place that's his birthday. For every time his birthday is, maximum persons of persons have fun it with the help of giving and doing style issues unto others. so one can answer your question i've got self assurance that persons could have a sequence day to worship the Lord. additionally, no one particularly nos while his became born in basic terms guesses. through fact the Romans on the time did not think of that he became an significant character sufficient to checklist the day he became born. wish that I help and God blessed. =)

Answer 8

In actuality, Christ's birthday was most likely late summer or fall (August - September). Pope Gregory changed Chistmas to coincide with the pagan festival of Yule so that celebrating Christians would not be persecuted in hostile areas.

Answer 9

October, likely mid October. You are celebrating Christmas in December because of a very prudent and intelligent Roman Emperor. He needed a united Kingdom because he knew "United we stand divided we fall" long before we did.

Answer 10

No reason it couldn't be Dec 25. There were even great efforts over the centuries (by some in the church) to prove that Jesus was, indeed, born on December 25th. It usually stems from the assumption that Zechariah was in the Holy of Holies (Luke 1:5-13) on the Day of Atonement, which usually falls on September 25th…the fall equinox. That would mean that his son, John the Baptist, would have been born around June 24th (summer solstice), based on the truths gleaned from that same passage. And since we know that Elizabeth was six months pregnant (Luke 1:36) when Mary was visited by the angel Gabriel and told the great news of her role in the coming of Salvation (JESUS)…then that would mean that Jesus was conceived around March 25 (spring equinox) and born 9 months later on winter solstice…right around December 25th."