was jesus christ born on christmas

No, actually, Jesus was born in the spring. Christmas as we know it was first celebrated in the year 336 AD, when the Roman Emperor Constantine officially recognized the holiday as a way to honor the birth of Jesus. The holiday was originally called "Natalis Invicti Solis," which means "Birthday of the Unconquered Sun." It was not until the 5th century that the holiday began to be associated with the birth of Jesus.