Christmas is not the birthday of Jesus | World Mission Society Church of God

The whole world celebrates Jesus’ birth on Christmas (Dec. 25). However, the birthdate of Jesus is not in the Bible. It just says that the shepherds, who were keeping watch over their flocks in the fields, praised Jesus. (Lk2:8) It is not possible to keep watch over flocks in the fields in the cold winter. Was Jesus really born on Dec. 25? The early Christians did not celebrate Jesus’ birthday. Then, where did Christmas originate from? December 25, Christmas . . . “December 25 is NOT Jesus’ birthday,but the sun-god’s. Christmas originated from a pagan festival for the unconquered sun.” [Encyclopedia Britannica] ‘What? Christmas originated from a pagan festival?’ “In ancient Rome, there was a festival named Saturnalia from December 17th to the 24th.” [History of Christian church] “During this festival, people indulged in merry-making regardless of wealth or social position.” [History of Christian church] ‘No! How could this be!!! Christmas, Dec. 25, is