THE exact date of Christ’s birth is not known,” says the Encyclopedia of Early Christianity. Still, millions of professed Christians around the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25. This date, however, appears nowhere in the Bible. Was Jesus really born in December?

Although the Bible does not give a specific date for Jesus’ birth, it does provide evidence that he was not born in December. Also, from secular evidence we can learn why December 25 was adopted as the date for celebrating his birth.

Why Not a December Birth?
Jesus was born in the Judean city of Bethlehem. Luke’s Gospel reports: “There were also in that same country shepherds living out of doors and keeping watches in the night over their flocks.” (Luke 2:4- This was not unusual. “The flocks had to spend the greater part of the year in the open air,” says the book Daily Life in the Time of Jesus. But would the shepherds be outside with their flocks on a cold December night? The book says: “They passed the winter under cover; and from this alone it may be seen that the traditional date for Christmas, in the winter, is unlikely to be right, since the Gospel says that the shepherds were in the fields.”

This conclusion is corroborated by another detail in Luke’s Gospel account: “In those days a decree went forth from Caesar Augustus for all the inhabited earth to be registered; (this first registration took place when Quirinius was governor of Syria and all people went traveling to be registered, each one to his own city.”—Luke 2:1-3.

Augustus probably ordered this registration as a census in order to gather information for use in connection with taxation and military conscription. To comply with the order, Mary, despite being heavy with child, accompanied her husband, Joseph, on the journey of some 90 miles [150 km] from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Now think about it. Does it seem likely that Augustus—a ruler who rarely interfered with local government—would require a people who were already inclined to revolt to make such a long trip in winter?

Significantly, most historians and Bible scholars reject December 25 as Jesus’ date of birth. No doubt you will find such information in an encyclopedia to which you have access. Our Sunday Visitor’s Catholic Encyclopedia states: “There is general agreement that Jesus was not born on December 25.”

The Bible provides evidence that Jesus was not born in December
Why December 25 Was Chosen
Hundreds of years after Jesus’ death, December 25 was chosen as the date of his birth. Why? Numerous historians believe that the time of year that became the Christmas season was actually a period when pagan festivities were celebrated.

For instance, Encyclopædia Britannica states: “One widespread explanation of the origin of this date is that December 25 was the Christianizing of the dies solis invicti nati (‘day of the birth of the unconquered sun’), a popular holiday in the Roman Empire that celebrated the winter solstice as a symbol of the resurgence of the sun, the casting away of winter and the heralding of the rebirth of spring and summer.”

The Encyclopedia Americana informs us: “The reason for establishing December 25 as Christmas is somewhat obscure, but it is usually held that the day was chosen to correspond to pagan festivals that took place around the time of the winter solstice, when the days begin to lengthen, to celebrate the ‘rebirth of the sun.’ . . . The Roman Saturnalia (a festival dedicated to Saturn, the god of agriculture, and to the renewed power of the sun), also took place at this time.” Such festivals usually included licentious behavior by their participants, who engaged in unbridled and riotous merrymaking. Significantly, that behavior has been characteristic of many Christmas celebrations today.

How to Honor Christ
Some feel that regardless of what the actual date is, Christians should still commemorate Jesus’ birth. In their minds such a celebration, when observed in a dignified manner, is an

Jacko1:
Jesus was not born any 25th december

Its only us Nigerians that take offrnce when such is pointed out

In the western world christmas is no more about Jesus

No one connects christmas and Jesus again

Santa Claus ti take over

So lets stop letting preachers deceive us


North korea... Israel...russia...china.... Japan

All celebrate xmas.... Sweden.... Czech and dey do so cos. Xmas is no more bout Jesus

that's why they call us African monkeys we don't think and do things by our self's. we allow the west to do it for us allowing us to look stupid and dumb. the west says we are Monkeys evolved monkeys we believe. the West says we have goat brains we believe. Can't u use ur brain to think for 1nce? must u be a slave to the West?

I wonder why African's nowadays don't use their brains anymore.

Eerone knows he wasn't born on any 25, not even January..
more interesting questions are.....
was he born?
was he born White or Black?
is God rasist?

Ifebazz:

Was there any arguments to that effect before?
How many people can tell the birthday of their great grandparents or great great great grandparents? You only assume based on what they tell you. The church fixed a 'convenient date' for the celebration.
But what's with the date sef, so if they move it to June will it make the world a better place to be? All these irascible ones sef.

We all need knowledge. If u see any topic like this, simply read more.

TreasuredLeidy:
So I read a comment in one of the front page topics dis morning concerning Christmas..
The person was like December 25th is not d birthday of Jesus buh d feast day of Illuminaty people.
Is dis true? Come to think of it, there is no biblical reference that Christ was born on December 25th so so so year or is there?
Am a Christian actually n I do celebrate Christmas buh dah comment gat me thinking hard..

Was Christ truly born on December 25th or the Early Christians just choose the day to celebrate his Birth?

Please if anyone know where d birth date of Jesus is Stated in d Bible or Why we celebrate His Birth every December 25th, He/She should point it out.
Tnx
#IJustWannaBeEducated

THE exact date of Christ’s birth is not known,” says the Encyclopedia of Early Christianity. Still, millions of professed Christians around the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25. This date, however, appears nowhere in the Bible. Was Jesus really born in December?

Although the Bible does not give a specific date for Jesus’ birth, it does provide evidence that he was not born in December. Also, from secular evidence we can learn why December 25 was adopted as the date for celebrating his birth.

Why Not a December Birth?
Jesus was born in the Judean city of Bethlehem. Luke’s Gospel reports: “There were also in that same country shepherds living out of doors and keeping watches in the night over their flocks.” (Luke 2:4- This was not unusual. “The flocks had to spend the greater part of the year in the open air,” says the book Daily Life in the Time of Jesus. But would the shepherds be outside with their flocks on a cold December night? The book says: “They passed the winter under cover; and from this alone it may be seen that the traditional date for Christmas, in the winter, is unlikely to be right, since the Gospel says that the shepherds were in the fields.”

This conclusion is corroborated by another detail in Luke’s Gospel account: “In those days a decree went forth from Caesar Augustus for all the inhabited earth to be registered; (this first registration took place when Quirinius was governor of Syria and all people went traveling to be registered, each one to his own city.”—Luke 2:1-3.

Augustus probably ordered this registration as a census in order to gather information for use in connection with taxation and military conscription. To comply with the order, Mary, despite being heavy with child, accompanied her husband, Joseph, on the journey of some 90 miles [150 km] from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Now think about it. Does it seem likely that Augustus—a ruler who rarely interfered with local government—would require a people who were already inclined to revolt to make such a long trip in winter?

Significantly, most historians and Bible scholars reject December 25 as Jesus’ date of birth. No doubt you will find such information in an encyclopedia to which you have access. Our Sunday Visitor’s Catholic Encyclopedia states: “There is general agreement that Jesus was not born on December 25.”

The Bible provides evidence that Jesus was not born in December
Why December 25 Was Chosen
Hundreds of years after Jesus’ death, December 25 was chosen as the date of his birth. Why? Numerous historians believe that the time of year that became the Christmas season was actually a period when pagan festivities were celebrated.

For instance, Encyclopædia Britannica states: “One widespread explanation of the origin of this date is that December 25 was the Christianizing of the dies solis invicti nati (‘day of the birth of the unconquered sun’), a popular holiday in the Roman Empire that celebrated the winter solstice as a symbol of the resurgence of the sun, the casting away of winter and the heralding of the rebirth of spring and summer.”

The Encyclopedia Americana informs us: “The reason for establishing December 25 as Christmas is somewhat obscure, but it is usually held that the day was chosen to correspond to pagan festivals that took place around the time of the winter solstice, when the days begin to lengthen, to celebrate the ‘rebirth of the sun.’ . . . The Roman Saturnalia (a festival dedicated to Saturn, the god of agriculture, and to the renewed power of the sun), also took place at this time.” Such festivals usually included licentious behavior by their participants, who engaged in unbridled and riotous merrymaking. Significantly, that behavior has been characteristic of many Christmas celebrations today.

How to Honor Christ
Some feel that regardless of what the actual date is, Christians should still commemorate Jesus’ birth. In their minds such a celebration, when observed in a dignified manner, is an

the op with text in pink color comment nailed it.

Addicted2Women:

Religion is a scam

Jesus Christ doesn't exist

Hell fire which they claim have been flaming for 4000 years now doesn't exist, what type of fire dey flame for 4000 without stopping ?? Gas or firewood ??

The people in hell fire don burn for 4000 years, dem never turn to ashes ??
What happened to the people who were born before jesus Christ ?? Them no go heaven, them no go to hell fire, they just turned to a bird and flew away ??

God created the first human which were Adam and Eve and they gave birth to Cain and Abel, Cain and Abel married and had children, who the fucck did they marry ?? Their mother ??

Jesus was born through immaculate conception

The holy spirit just made a woman become pregnant

His pictures can't be found, his birth record can't be found

Oh, the picture they show you claiming he's Jesus was taken 4000 years ago with an iPhone 7

He walked on water, feed 5 thousand people with 5 loaves of bread but couldn't handle three nails on the cross

Can you just go tell this lie to primary school kids

Christ will visit soonest belief me I sence depression here

[quote author=dhamstar post=52240975]I don't want to know when jesus was born. I just wanna celebrate my lord and my saviour.

Correct person

Jesus Christ was born in October... reason why the celebrate Xmas in December 25 is that, that day was meant for sun worshippers, they celebrate and worship the sun on that day, so Christianity came into that land, and they accepted Christ and instead of celebrating their idol 'sun' on 25th of December, they decided to celebrate Christ.


#MyLittleKnowledge

why is it that naira land or who ever comes with christian days or programs has a way of critisizing openly.......but other religions don't get such treat...why ?? have bn following Sundays and other Christian days...and events..they make topics here..why I mean sometimes I feel naira land is against Christianity.... I just can't imagine why some issues Cnt be kept the way it is ..or published in in church tabloids... or somewhere else ...this topic is over flogged and not new... why the cheap popularity or traffic seeking posts

TreasuredLeidy:

are there no Jehovah Witnesses here? let them ansa me now na. cnt wait till they com my house

THE exact date of Christ’s birth is not known,” says the Encyclopedia of Early Christianity. Still, millions of professed Christians around the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25. This date, however, appears nowhere in the Bible. Was Jesus really born in December?

Although the Bible does not give a specific date for Jesus’ birth, it does provide evidence that he was not born in December. Also, from secular evidence we can learn why December 25 was adopted as the date for celebrating his birth.

Why Not a December Birth?
Jesus was born in the Judean city of Bethlehem. Luke’s Gospel reports: “There were also in that same country shepherds living out of doors and keeping watches in the night over their flocks.” (Luke 2:4- This was not unusual. “The flocks had to spend the greater part of the year in the open air,” says the book Daily Life in the Time of Jesus. But would the shepherds be outside with their flocks on a cold December night? The book says: “They passed the winter under cover; and from this alone it may be seen that the traditional date for Christmas, in the winter, is unlikely to be right, since the Gospel says that the shepherds were in the fields.”

This conclusion is corroborated by another detail in Luke’s Gospel account: “In those days a decree went forth from Caesar Augustus for all the inhabited earth to be registered; (this first registration took place when Quirinius was governor of Syria and all people went traveling to be registered, each one to his own city.”—Luke 2:1-3.

Augustus probably ordered this registration as a census in order to gather information for use in connection with taxation and military conscription. To comply with the order, Mary, despite being heavy with child, accompanied her husband, Joseph, on the journey of some 90 miles [150 km] from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Now think about it. Does it seem likely that Augustus—a ruler who rarely interfered with local government—would require a people who were already inclined to revolt to make such a long trip in winter?

Significantly, most historians and Bible scholars reject December 25 as Jesus’ date of birth. No doubt you will find such information in an encyclopedia to which you have access. Our Sunday Visitor’s Catholic Encyclopedia states: “There is general agreement that Jesus was not born on December 25.”

The Bible provides evidence that Jesus was not born in December
Why December 25 Was Chosen
Hundreds of years after Jesus’ death, December 25 was chosen as the date of his birth. Why? Numerous historians believe that the time of year that became the Christmas season was actually a period when pagan festivities were celebrated.

For instance, Encyclopædia Britannica states: “One widespread explanation of the origin of this date is that December 25 was the Christianizing of the dies solis invicti nati (‘day of the birth of the unconquered sun’), a popular holiday in the Roman Empire that celebrated the winter solstice as a symbol of the resurgence of the sun, the casting away of winter and the heralding of the rebirth of spring and summer.”

The Encyclopedia Americana informs us: “The reason for establishing December 25 as Christmas is somewhat obscure, but it is usually held that the day was chosen to correspond to pagan festivals that took place around the time of the winter solstice, when the days begin to lengthen, to celebrate the ‘rebirth of the sun.’ . . . The Roman Saturnalia (a festival dedicated to Saturn, the god of agriculture, and to the renewed power of the sun), also took place at this time.” Such festivals usually included licentious behavior by their participants, who engaged in unbridled and riotous merrymaking. Significantly, that behavior has been characteristic of many Christmas celebrations today.

How to Honor Christ
Some feel that regardless of what the actual date is, Christians should still commemorate Jesus’ birth. In their minds such a celebration, when observed in a dignified manner, is an

dhamstar:
I don't want to know when jesus was born. I just wanna celebrate my lord and my saviour.


btw, check my signature

Hmmmm.

What a BIG FOOLISHNESS.......

Even if he wasn't (which is most probably like it), don't you think it makes sense to dedicate one calendar date to commemorate his coming to earth?

Addicted2Women:

Religion is a scam

Jesus Christ doesn't exist

Hell fire which they claim have been flaming for 4000 years now doesn't exist, what type of fire dey flame for 4000 without stopping ?? Gas or firewood ??

The people in hell fire don burn for 4000 years, dem never turn to ashes ??
What happened to the people who were born before jesus Christ ?? Them no go heaven, them no go to hell fire, they just turned to a bird and flew away ??

God created the first human which were Adam and Eve and they gave birth to Cain and Abel, Cain and Abel married and had children, who the fucck did they marry ?? Their mother ??

Jesus was born through immaculate conception

The holy spirit just made a woman become pregnant

His pictures can't be found, his birth record can't be found

Oh, the picture they show you claiming he's Jesus was taken 4000 years ago with an iPhone 7

He walked on water, feed 5 thousand people with 5 loaves of bread but couldn't handle three nails on the cross

Can you just go tell this lie to primary school kids

psalm 14:1-3

iffa hear that Jesus was born on Dec 25... Did the 12 months calendar exist then? If it did, you'll be seeing April and June in the bible. It is the handiwork of people like you and I.

neonly:

Christ will visit soonest belief me I sence depression here

You mean Christ your imaginary friend ??

I will slap the dog shiit out of him

Addicted2Women:

Religion is a scam

Jesus Christ doesn't exist

Hell fire which they claim have been flaming for 4000 years now doesn't exist, what type of fire dey flame for 4000 without stopping ?? Gas or firewood ??

The people in hell fire don burn for 4000 years, dem never turn to ashes ??
What happened to the people who were born before jesus Christ ?? Them no go heaven, them no go to hell fire, they just turned to a bird and flew away ??

God created the first human which were Adam and Eve and they gave birth to Cain and Abel, Cain and Abel married and had children, who the fucck did they marry ?? Their mother ??

Jesus was born through immaculate conception

The holy spirit just made a woman become pregnant

His pictures can't be found, his birth record can't be found

Oh, the picture they show you claiming he's Jesus was taken 4000 years ago with an iPhone 7

He walked on water, feed 5 thousand people with 5 loaves of bread but couldn't handle three nails on the cross

Can you just go tell this lie to primary school kids

Dat part really got me laughing hard

Cc; Hidentity

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Jesus Christ stayed on earth for more than 30yrs but never celebrated his birthday on the 25th. Dec 25th is a day to make a pegan feast by the romans in worship of their god" sol invictus" that is the sun god. Pls google sol invictus

Emmyemmy1:
why is it that naira land or who ever comes with christian days or programs has a way of critisizing openly.......but other religions don't get such treat...why ?? have bn following Sundays and other Christian days...and events..they make topics here..why I mean sometimes I feel naira land is against Christianity.... I just can't imagine why some issues Cnt be kept the way it is ..or published in in church tabloids... or somewhere else ...this topic is over flogged and not new... why the cheap popularity or traffic seeking posts

That's because the Christians in this forum knows too much and always like to spread bad news. Unlike other religion that tend to guard their faith jealousy Christians in forum abuse one another and are divided, that's why it will be very easy for other religious Faith to penetrate them easily

OP, you sef know naa

frank4t:

psalm 14:1-3

frank4t:

psalm 14:1-3

frank4t:

psalm 14:1-3

frank4t:

psalm 14:1-3

frank4t:

psalm 14:1-3

frank4t:

psalm 14:1-3

[quote author=frank4t post=52241705]
psalm 14:1-3[/quote

Bros son you know this much and you are still in doubt... Broda! You need JeSUS in your life

TreasuredLeidy:
So I read a comment in one of the front page topics dis morning concerning Christmas..
The person was like December 25th is not d birthday of Jesus buh d feast day of Illuminaty people.
Is dis true? Come to think of it, there is no biblical reference that Christ was born on December 25th so so so year or is there?
Am a Christian actually n I do celebrate Christmas buh dah comment gat me thinking hard..

Was Christ truly born on December 25th or the Early Christians just choose the day to celebrate his Birth?

Please if anyone know where d birth date of Jesus is Stated in d Bible or Why we celebrate His Birth every December 25th, He/She should point it out.
Tnx
#IJustWannaBeEducated

At times some Christians do ask foolish question. I doubt your Christianity anyway. You are probably a wolf in sheep clothings.

The date 25th of Dec was adopted. You can choose any day of your choice if so desire. He was born....that's the fact and the celebration of his birth is inevitable

Dunsin89:
Pls when Jehovah's witnesses visit your house, ask then about it or visit jw.org

Wait o, na only Jehovah's Witnesses fit answer the question? Issorite sha. #iBowOut.

there are many things we are doing that is not in the bible....Bible is not a repository of Gods word,it contains only few things

Emmyemmy1:
why is it that naira land or who ever comes with christian days or programs has a way of critisizing openly.......but other religions don't get such treat...why ?? have bn following Sundays and other Christian days...and events..they make topics here..why I mean sometimes I feel naira land is against Christianity.... I just can't imagine why some issues Cnt be kept the way it is ..or published in in church tabloids... or somewhere else ...this topic is over flogged and not new... why the cheap popularity or traffic seeking posts

the founder of NL Seun is an atheist

lovelygurl:
December 25th is not his birthday!

Just like the letter J was not invented until 1600

So 'Jesus' was not even his real name but hey the bible had been rewritten so many times, you don't even know what is true

Oh 6 books were also removed

And oh they are thinking of removing Revelations too


That means since you are already asking in like 500 years to come, people will believe his name was really Jesus and husband birthday was on the 25th

I go in view with you my dear, in recent times a lot of people bash Jewish religion over their belief forgetting that the Messiah's name wasn't and isn't Jesus but Yahushua. Anyone here can oppose me but I have on my own decided not to follow the multitudes igniting some bizarre religion that places u confused for life. Christmas is not Biblical and I'm not a celebrant, that is the more reason why I love the jewish calendar.

Claroo:
Dat part really got me laughing hard
Cc; Hidentity

Abi. My question too.

TreasuredLeidy:
So I read a comment in one of the front page topics dis morning concerning Christmas..
The person was like December 25th is not d birthday of Jesus buh d feast day of Illuminaty people.
Is dis true? Come to think of it, there is no biblical reference that Christ was born on December 25th so so so year or is there?
Am a Christian actually n I do celebrate Christmas buh dah comment gat me thinking hard..

Was Christ truly born on December 25th or the Early Christians just choose the day to celebrate his Birth?

Please if anyone know where d birth date of Jesus is Stated in d Bible or Why we celebrate His Birth every December 25th, He/She should point it out.
Tnx
#IJustWannaBeEducated

Google GKS. The true answer is there. They are very good Christians. They are known to be the finisher of the Bible. Just try them.

No

As a matter of fact, Christ wasn't born on 25th December. Christmas celebration is paganism. Nearly all aspects of christmas has its origin from the Roman customs and Norms, it was named the saturnalia. The rest of christmas aspects like the christmas tree and the mistletoe came from the pagan practices of the Druids and the Dutch. These are verified facts. As a christian I found it hard to believe, but its all true. Make an informed research.