Christmas Question

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by viron86, Nov 21, 2009.

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    As the Christmas eases into the warm winter ;) , I wish to ask you all a question that has always bugged me ever since I was a child.
    The gregorian calender, as per my knowledge, counts the years starting from the birth of the Christ. That means, the day Jesus was born is supposed to be 1st Jan 0000 (or, maybe 0001). If Christmas is supposed to be the birthday of Christ, then why do we celebrate it on 25th Dec? Shouldn't we celebrate it on 31st Dec / 1st Jan? (Ideally, 12 o'clock)
    Why the difference of 6 days?!
     
    viron86, Nov 21, 2009 IP
  2. tinni

    tinni Peon

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    #2
    you should ask to an orthodox priest, you will get the right answer
     
    tinni, Nov 21, 2009 IP
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    u may get the answer from an priest or HERE
     
    karan_ultimate, Nov 21, 2009 IP
  4. mdvasanth86

    mdvasanth86 Notable Member

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    There are countries like Yougoslavia where Christmas is celebrated on the 7th of january. It all depends on the calendar we are using.

    After 2012, we may use to planet - X calendar.
     
    mdvasanth86, Nov 21, 2009 IP
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    In the end it is not the "real date" it is all about, but the event that happened that we celebrate: God sent His only Son to set us free! Wow! What an offer. Have you taken it?
     
    smile633, Nov 21, 2009 IP
  6. Subhani

    Subhani Active Member

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    Here are some possible reason why we celebrate on 25th

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas#History
     
    Subhani, Nov 22, 2009 IP
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    x'smas is tradition
     
    ana14, Nov 22, 2009 IP