WAS JESUS CHRIST BORN ON DEC. 25?

Sun Publications (IL) | December 17, 1999 | Copyright

The prospect of turning over a new millennium in a few weeks has more people paying attention to the calendar than ever. With increased awareness of the importance of certain dates, it seems an appropriate time to examine the actual date of the birth of Jesus Christ.

When is your birthday? Most people can instantly give the date.

Imagine that every year people celebrated your birthday months after the actual date.

Would it change your birthday? No, but it's likely you would let them know the correct date.

When was Jesus Christ's birthday? Although many people share his traditional ...

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