Christmas finds Christians around the world gathering to celebrate Jesus' birth. But does the Bible really cite December 25 as the date the Son of God was born?

Jesus, according to some biblical sources, was born in this town some two millennia ago. Yet the New Testament Gospels do not agree about the details of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem.

There are several theories as to why Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25. The most popular is Christ's birth, as many Christians believe that this was the date Mary gave birth to Jesus.

A background and concept that celebrates and suggests the birth and death of Jesus on the cross.© artplus, Getty Images Hanukkah begins on same day as Christmas this year. 10 things to know about ...

Some historians believe that Constantine chose to celebrate Jesus's birth near significant dates for pagan traditions to weaken and undermine the significance of these celebrations (Saturnalia on ...

We see in the birth of Jesus God's provision for our peace, a peace that surpasses all understanding, a peace that guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). The Christian ...

Timing: The precise timing of Jesus ’ birth, as foretold in Daniel 9:25, is another factor to consider. The odds of Jesus being born at the exact moment in history that fulfills the prophecy are ...

’Tis the season for the Christmas crèche, a depiction of the birth of Jesus displayed in churches, in homes and—sometimes controversially —on public property. In most of these scenes, the ...

As for the actual month and day of Jesus’s birth, there’s no general consensus. Some estimate Christ’s birth to have been in the spring, based on the Bible’s mention of shepherds tending ...

People around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25. Here’s why—and the history of its iconic symbols from Christmas trees to Santa Claus.