Christmas is celebrated on December 25th because it's believed to be the birthday of Jesus Christ, the central figure in Christianity. The date is based on a combination of historical and theological factors, including the biblical account of Jesus' birth and the Christian tradition of celebrating his birth on the winter solstice. However, the exact date of Jesus' birth is not known with certainty, and some historians and theologians believe he was born in the spring or fall. Regardless of the exact date, Christmas has become an important holiday celebrated by many people around the world.