But was Jesus actually born in December? And if he wasn't, why do Christians celebrate his birth on December 25 every year?

The tradition of Christians celebrating Christmas in December came several centuries after Jesus's death, right after Roman Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity in 312 A.D.

Christmas is believed to have first been celebrated in 336 AD by the Romans, ... the birth of Jesus moved too far into the the background in the celebration of Epiphany," he added.

Those who celebrate Christmas in a world of power plays and power struggles near and far should read Matthew’s story of Jesus, all the way from the early scene with angry old Herod, to the final ...

The first recorded celebration of Christian Christmas on Dec. 25 was in 336 A.D. under Constantine's rule. “Around this time, the Roman Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity.

In this light, Christmas represents God’s masterpiece, the as-yet-unfinished act of cosmic restoration. Philip Yancey is the author of many books including, most recently, the memoir Where the ...