why is christmas dec 25th

Christmas is celebrated on December 25th because that is the day that Christians believe Jesus Christ was born. This date has been celebrated as a holy day in the Christian tradition since the fourth century. Some scholars believe that the date was chosen to coincide with the winter solstice, which was celebrated by pagan cultures in the northern hemisphere. The holiday has since become a worldwide celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and a time for families to come together and celebrate with traditions like gift-giving, feasting, and religious services.