Scripture never mentions December 25th as the day of Jesus’ birth. In fact, when the biblical account is carefully examined, a very different story emerges.
The Historical Origin of December 25th
December 25th was not a date established by Jesus, the apostles, or the early Christian church.
It was officially adopted in 336 AD, under the Roman Emperor Constantine.
In the Roman Empire, that day was celebrated as one of the most important pagan festivals: Natalis Solis Invicti, the birth of the Unconquered Sun. It was a festival dedicated to the sun god, very popular among the Romans.
When Christianity began to spread, Constantine decided to superimpose the celebration of Christ’s birth onto this pagan festival in order to facilitate the conversion of the Roman people. Thus, the date was Christianized, but it wasn’t based on a biblical event.
The climatic evidence that rules out winter
Luke 2:8 describes shepherds tending their flocks at night in open fields when Jesus was born.
This seems like a minor detail, but it’s actually key.
