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why is christmas celebrated dec 25

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The tradition of celebrating Christmas on December 25th began in the early Christian church, as a way to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. According to the Bible, Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a small town in ancient Palestine. The date of his birth is not explicitly mentioned in the Bible, but some historians believe that it likely occurred around the same time as other important religious events in the ancient world, such as the winter solstice. Over time, the holiday of Christmas became associated with the celebration of Jesus's birth and the winter solstice, resulting in the current date of December 25th.
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