Christmas 2023: Celebrated on December 25th, Christmas is the grandest festival of the month. It marks the joyous occasion of the birth of Jesus Christ, often referred to as the Son of God. This festive extravaganza, deeply rooted in the Christian faith, is celebrated with fervor and enthusiasm both nationally and internationally.
On this special day, followers of the Christian faith attend church for prayers, light candles, adorn their homes with Christmas trees, and share in the joy by cutting cakes. But have you ever wondered why Christmas is specifically observed on December 25th?
The Bible doesn’t provide a specific birth date for Jesus, yet the widely accepted tradition is to celebrate Christmas on December 25th every year. The name “Christmas” itself is derived from Christ. It is believed that during the reign of the first Christian Roman Emperor, Christmas was officially celebrated on December 25th. Subsequently, Pope Julius declared this date as the official Christmas celebration.
The miraculous birth of Lord Jesus occurred when Mary, his mother, had a divine vision. In this vision, she was prophesied to give birth to the son of God, Jesus. Mary became pregnant, and during her pregnancy, when no suitable place for lodging could be found in Bethlehem one night, it is said that she spent the night at a stable. The next day, Mary gave birth to Lord Jesus.
Before the birth of Jesus, the world was filled with hatred, greed, and hypocrisy. However, the arrival of Jesus eradicated all these evils, bringing peace to the world.
