Quote Originally Posted by Malana
It has always been my understanding that Dec 25 was not thought to be Jesus birthday. Thís is just the day that we celebrate his birthday. Think of it like being born on Feb 29th of leap year. You would celebrate a day each year but it wouldn't really be the exact birthday.
Your right. Its not his birthday. The problem is, there is no reason to celebrate it. The Bible doesnt command, suggest or even hint at such a celebration.
The only reason there is such a celebration is because it was a pagan festival that was adopted by the catholic church. For anyone who cares adopting pagan rituals is forbidden in the Bible. Christmas is a catholic invention. If you are a catholic that may understandably matter to you. If a protestant, then it shouldnt have much significance just like many other meaningless made-up catholic rituals.

To me its an enjoyable secular "holiday" for family, friends, and giving.