Why is Christmas celebrated on December 25?

[amandateubes]

Hi there,

why is christmas celebrated ont he 25 dec if there is no exact recording in the bible of jesus’s birth? Who decided that we must celebrate christmas on this day?

 

[Augusta_Crowley]

The following links should assist you in better understanding the Catholic Church’s teaching on celebrating Jesus’ birth on December 25. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

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