why is christmas on the 25th of december

Christmas is celebrated on December 25th because it is believed to be the day that Jesus Christ was born. The date of Christmas was established by the early Christian church, and it has been celebrated on this date ever since. However, some historians believe that the date of Christmas may not be accurate and that it may have been chosen for other reasons, such as to align with pagan winter festivals or to create a time of peace and goodwill.