Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25th?
December 25 is the traditional anniversary of the birth of Christ and there is no consensus among scholars about the true date for His birth.
The decision to celebrate Christmas on December 25 was made sometime during the fourth century by church bishops in Rome. The church leaders decided to celebrate Christ's birth during the winter solstice in an attempt to Christianize popular pagan celebrations. Today we find ourselves in a bizarre marriage of pagan and Christian elements that characterizes our modern celebration of Christmas.
Regardless of the pagan concepts, my goal is still to focus on the true Creator and Christ of Christmas. The Light of the world has come. And the Christmas season and celebration presents the church with a wonderful opportunity to preach the good news—that men can be made righteous and have peace with God through faith in His Son, Jesus Christ.
December 25 is the traditional anniversary of the birth of Christ and there is no consensus among scholars about the true date for His birth.
The decision to celebrate Christmas on December 25 was made sometime during the fourth century by church bishops in Rome. The church leaders decided to celebrate Christ's birth during the winter solstice in an attempt to Christianize popular pagan celebrations. Today we find ourselves in a bizarre marriage of pagan and Christian elements that characterizes our modern celebration of Christmas.
Regardless of the pagan concepts, my goal is still to focus on the true Creator and Christ of Christmas. The Light of the world has come. And the Christmas season and celebration presents the church with a wonderful opportunity to preach the good news—that men can be made righteous and have peace with God through faith in His Son, Jesus Christ.
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