Christmas is a time of year that holds special significance in many cultures and religious traditions. According to Christian belief, Jesus was born on Christmas Day. The exact date of Jesus's birth is not known, but the Bible provides some clues. The Gospel of Luke describes the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem during the reign of the Roman emperor Augustus. The Gospel of Matthew also mentions that Herod the Great was king when Jesus was born. However, the exact year of Jesus's birth is a matter of debate among scholars.