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Why is Christmas on December 25? (Encore)

Dec 25, 2023
Explore the historical reasons behind celebrating Christmas on December 25th, including Emperor Constantine's influence, the festival of Sol Invictus, and the belief in Jesus' conception on March 25th. Discover how the date was chosen based on Jesus' conception and the switch from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar. Learn that Jesus' birth would likely have been in the spring or fall and that not all Christians observe the December 25th celebration.
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