We can thank multiple denominational traditions for utterly losing when Jesus was born. Do you like December 12th, December 25th, January 12th or better yet April first? No one any longer knows for sure, but April has most of the historical votes as being appropriate.
Constantine made the mess we enjoy today by setting Jesus' birth to the Solstice. And there it has stayed for millennia!
But the problem is not really of when, but rather the question as to why!
Galatians 4:4-7
There is a Plan
It was predicted
Announced
Known
There should have been no surprise for those whom waited on the Lord.
God is Acting
According to His plan.
Insert Himself into all lives to accomplish
Jesus: birth, ministry, death and resurrection!
Jesus is the Good News
Of God's plan for us.
So, no matter the day you think Jesus was born, He was.
And if you are Orthodox, Merry Christmas, today!
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