Quote Originally Posted by Trey
We've all been lead to believe that it was his birthday. I doubt the accuracy, but that's the argument.
I'd agree..alot of people have been "lead to believe" alot of things...most of which is nonsense. If one who professes belief in the Bible would carefully examine that book they would find that the date isnt given. Nor is any suggestion or even a hint at a celebration of his birth. Those two facts in themselves should tell one something. They will also see that certain historical events took place at that time (taxation during Herods reign etc) and from that historians can tell it was likely in the early fall.

So then, where did the Dec 25 nonsense come from? Short answer- A Roman sunworship festival later adopted by the catholic church (hence the name Christ Mass) and then the "infection" spread to other churches from that.

This being said, there are many good things about the season. Giving, family, etc etc...things we call the "spirit" of the season. No harm in any of that.