why christmas 25 december

Christmas is celebrated on December 25th because it is believed to be the day that Jesus Christ was born. This is based on the Christian belief that Jesus was born in Bethlehem around the time of the winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year. The date of December 25th has been associated with the winter solstice since ancient times, and it was eventually chosen as the date for celebrating Christmas by the Church. The celebration of Christmas has evolved over the centuries, and many different traditions and customs have been developed around the holiday.