2007-12-24 01:26:58 · 28 answers · asked by gkat 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, it is a traditional date in the church calendar, which is not considered his real birthday (which is unknown).
2007-12-24 01:31:28 · answer #1 · answered by MTL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one knows the exact date, and it's not important.
You may get some answers about the Catholic Church setting itself up as an authority on Dec. 25 being "the day", but in fact the Church does not claim that this is the actual day of Christ's birth -- only the date established for the solemnity on the Church calendar. (Arguably it was placed where it was to supplant or replace pagan observances; makes sense, since many early converts were former pagans). Since most of the Western world (Catholic and otherwise, Christian or not) seems to have no problem celebrating Christmas on Dec. 25, it would seem that they accept that designation. But I suppose they're free to change the date if they have a particular bone to pick with the Church.
2007-12-24 09:34:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I find it hard to believe that anyone is still asking this question. The answer is no. Nobody believes that Jesus was born on the 25th. When CHristianity came to Rome, the Romans wanted to celebrate the birth of Christ. They used the Pagan Solstice holiday and added the celebration of Christ. It is also likely that the Wise Men visited around that time, which would explain them bringing gifts - it was an accepted practicee in the Pagan tradition. As maji, they would have been considered pagan - still would be.
2007-12-24 09:31:36 · answer #3 · answered by Katie Short, Atheati Princess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible never mentions when Christ was born. But it does say that He was born in a manger. Therefore it is very unlikely that He was born anytime in the winter because it would have been very, very, cold.
The reason why Christmas is on December 25 is because of it's origin. I don't know how long ago this was, but what happened is that the Catholics wanted more people to join their church. They wanted all the pagans to join them. But the Pagans wouldn't join them because they wanted to keep their pagan holidays. So the catholics would take their holidays and let them keep all their traditions, but would change the name and the meaning of the holiday. This way the pagans would join them, and be happy.
This is what happened for both Christmas and Easter.
2007-12-24 09:35:41 · answer #4 · answered by choo-choo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is unlikely that December 25th is the actual birthdate, and the exact date is not recorded in the Bible, as the calendar that we use was not in use at the time the Bible books were written.
2007-12-24 09:30:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The date of Christ's birth is unknown and lost in the archaeological record.
December 25th is actually the date of an old Pagan festival of light (shortly after the solstice, the festival celebrated the return of longer days). Christian missionaries decided it would be easier for the people they were converting to accept celebrations on a date they were already familiar with as holy.
2007-12-24 09:30:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. December 25th is NOT the birthdate of Christ.
If you look in the gospel according to Luke, you will find the clues.
First, Zaccheus, the father of John the baptizer, saw the angel as he was ministering in the temple, "in the order of Abijah". The Old Testament tells us when the order of Abijah were to serve in the Temple. 6 months later, Mary conceived, and 9 months after that, Jesus was born.
This puts the birth of Jesus around October or November (The Jewish calendar is not in sync with the English calendar, as the Jewish calendar is a lunar calendar).
We celebrate the birth of Jesus, and THAT is what is important. We give gifts because God gave the greatest gift of all, when He came to earth as Jesus Christ, the Son of God. We have a tree to remind us that while His virgin birth was important, His death on a tree (ie the cross) and his subsequent resurrection was far more important.
I don't think that Jesus is so petty that He's concerned with WHEN we celebrate the day of His birth.
If you want to celebrate, do so on what EVER day you want to. If you do NOT want to celebrate, then feel free to NOT celebrate the birth of our Lord, on what EVER day you don't want to.
2007-12-24 09:34:27 · answer #7 · answered by no1home2day 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some scholars think they have finally narrowed down the date or even know the correct date Jesus was born. The date is not stated in the Bible. It has taken scientists years upon years to figure out what they believe to be the right date. But does it really matter?
peace
2007-12-24 09:33:29 · answer #8 · answered by Linda B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. It's a known fact that Jesus wasn't born in Winter at all. But long ago Christians tried to convert all the Pagans. Do you think that worked? Of course not. So what was their bright idea? Gee, how about trying to cover up Pagan holidays (the winter solstice, sometimes called Yule) with new Christian ones!
In other words, no.
2007-12-24 09:40:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
december 25th is not the actual birthdate of Jesus. it's not supported in the Bible. I think it's a day chosen by someone in history. I saw a program about this but don't remember all the details. How can anyone honestly know what the real birtdate is?
i think using december 25 is ok, because we are trying to honor the birth of Jesus.
2007-12-24 09:32:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
No its not! The Catholic Church adopted the practice of Christmas to accommodate those who practiced the Winter Solstice Holiday. Scholars figure Christ was probably born on what would be between the middle of March to early April on our current calendar.
2007-12-24 09:30:35 · answer #11 · answered by rhino 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋