ok, who started the "jesus born on dec 25" thing?

Answer 1

Pope Gregory I

Answer 2

I just recently read that the reason the early Christians chose Dec 25 was because the Romans refused to grant them permission to celebrate any new holidays, so they decided to select a date in which they could celebrate His birth without recrimination from the Romans. You need to remember, they were being fed to the lions and being burned at the stake back in those days.

According to Luke, we can determine when John the baptist's father first received the revelation that he would be a father, then about 9 months (maybe 12?) later, John was born, then 3 months later, Jesus was born (Elizabeth was in her 6th month when Mary was visited by the angel, according to Luke.) This would put His birthday somewhere in October or November, but the date changes from year to year because the Jewish calendar is a lunar calendar, and the English calendar is the gregarian calendar.

But I don't think that He is so nit-picky that He would get all upset if we don't celebrate on the exact day. He's not that small-minded about things.

Answer 3

I dont know the sepcific who but here is the generalities.......

When Christiainity was not as accepted many decied to cepbrate Christmas on the longest night oif the year.....due to global shifting back then it was Dec the 25//////there were alrady festivasl going on like the Feast of the Satrunalia ( longest night of the year) so the Christians coudl blend in........by the tiem Chritianity was more main stream a tradition had been established

Answer 4

He grow to be never born on December 25. This date grow to be 'adjusted' to coincide with pagan wintry climate gala's and to that end win new converts to Christianity. He grow to be in all probability born in September, because of the fact the shepherds have been nevertheless contained in the fields with their flocks. it is relatively the only month that shepherds could have been out with them whilst the action picture star of Bethlehem grow to be seen. Astronomers have desperate that the action picture star of Bethlehem grow to be relatively a supernova, and in accordance to their calculations, could have been seen in previous due September and early October. So definite, it grow to be on the factor of the wintry climate. It relies upon on no count in case you communicate September 'wintry climate'. Scientifically the 1st day of wintry climate is December 22, the wintry climate solstice, so technically it grow to be no longer. Oh, definite, in case you quite need to get technical approximately this ... they does not have been going to Bethlehem because of the fact of any Roman tax or census at that factor. lots greater in all probability for a competition, and a few Bible pupils do no longer even think of he grow to be born in Bethlehem besides. Plus, King Herod, the loopy king who supposedly needed to kill each and every of the Jewish male infants? Yeah. He DIED various years in the past Jesus grow to be supposedly born. so as that even makes you question what 365 days he grow to be born, that can throw off how old he grow to be whilst he DIED, and consistent with possibility no count if he ever lived in any respect. no less than it makes you ask what else contained in the Bible is faulty. yet Merry Christmas besides.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

The Catholics, in order to placate the pagans inside the Roman Empire and to incorporate more of them into the Catholic faith.

Answer 7

me. it started off as a funny rumor, but it got outta hand. so much so, that its a holiday...! can you believe that??

Answer 8

LMAO!!


Look at all these deities born of a virgin on december 25th.

http://jdstone.org/cr/files/mithraschristianity.html


ATTIS - Phrygia: Born of the virgin Nana on December 25. He was both the Father and the Divine Son. He was a savior crucified on a tree for the salvation of mankind. He was buried but on the third day the priests found the tomb empty -- He had arisen from the dead (on March 25th). He followers were baptized in blood, thereby washing away their sins -- after which they declared themselves "born again." His followers ate a sacred meal of bread, which they believed became the body of the savoir.



BUDDIAH – INDIA: Born of the Virgin Maya on December 25th. He was announced by a star and attended by wise men presenting costly gifts. At birth angles sing heavenly songs. He taught in temple at age 12. Tempted by Mara, the Evil One (Satan), while fasting. He was baptized in water with the Spirit of God present. Buddiah healed the sick and fed 500 from a small basket of cakes and even walked on water. He came to fulfill the law and preached the establishment of a kingdom of righteousness and obliged followers to poverty and to renounce the world. He transfigured on a mount. Died (on a cross, in some traditions), buried but arose again after tomb opened by supernatural powers. Ascended into heaven (Nirvana). Will return in later days to judge the dead. Buddiah was called: "Good Shepherd," "Carpenter," "Alpha and Omega," "Sin Bearer," "Master," "Light of the World," "Redeemer," etc.



DIONYSUS - GREECE: Born of a Virgin on December 25th, placed in a manger. He was a traveling teacher who performed many miracles. Turned water into wine. Followers ate sacred meal that became the body of the god. He rose from the dead March 25th. Identified with the ram and lamb's and was called "King of Kings," "Only Begotten Son," "Savior," "Redeemer," "Sin bearer," "Anointed One," the "Alpha and Omega."



HERACLES – GREECE: Born at the winter equinox of a virgin who refrained from sex with her until her god-begotten child was born and was sacrificed at the spring equinox. He too, was called "Savior," "Only begotten," "Prince of Peace," "Son of Righteousness."



KRISHNA - INDIA: Krishna was born while his foster-father Nanda was in the city to pay his tax to the king. His nativity heralded by a star, Krishna was born of the virgin Devaki in a cave, which at the time of his birth was miraculously illuminated. The cow-herds adored his birth. King Kansa sought the life of the Indian Christ by ordering the massacre of all male children born during the same night at He. Krishna traveled widely, performing miracles -- raising the dead, healing lepers, the deaf and the blind. The crucified Krishna is pictured on the cross with arms extended. Pierced by an arrow while hanging on the cross, Krishna died, but descended into Hell from which He rose again on the third day and ascended into Heaven. (The Gospel of Nicodemus tell of Jesus' descent into Hell.) He will return on the last day to judge the quick and the dead. Krishna is the second person of the Hindu trinity.



OSIRIS – EGYPT: He came to fulfill the law. Called "KRST," the "Anointed One." Born of the virgin Isis-Meri on December 25th in a cave / manger, with his birth announced by a star and attended by three wise men. Earthly father named "Seb" (translates to "Joseph.") At age 12 he was a child teacher in the Temple and at 30 he was baptized, having disappeared for 18 years. Osiris was baptized in the river Iarutana -- the river Jordan -- by "Anup the Baptizer," who was beheaded. (Anup translates to John.) He performed miracles, exorcised demons, raised El-Osiris from the dead. Walked on water and was betrayed by Typhon, crucified between two thieves on the 17th day of the month of Athyr. Buried in a tomb from which he arose on the third day (19th Athyr) and was resurrected. His suffering, death, and resurrection celebrated each year by His disciples on the Vernal Equinox -- Easter. Called "The Way, the Truth, the Light," "Messiah," "god's Anointed Son,' the "Son of Man," the "Word made Flesh," the "word of truth." Expected to reign a thousand years.

Answer 9

It was me. Sorry.

Answer 10

The catholic church.