Why is Christmas on December 25? (Encore)
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The Historical Origins of Christmas on December 25th
This chapter explores the historical origins of why Christmas is celebrated on December 25th, discussing how the date was chosen based on the conception date of Jesus and the gradual shift from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar. It also mentions that Jesus' birth would likely have been in the spring or fall, and that the December 25th celebration is not universally observed by all Christians.
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