Jesus Was Born on December 25

The exact date of Jesus's birth is unknown; the Gospels don't specify December 25. The church selected December 25 in the 4th century, possibly because it coincided with the winter solstice and pre-existing pagan celebrations. Some historians suggest Jesus may have been born in spring, based on the shepherd imagery in Luke's account. December 25 became the official celebration date rather than an accurate historical record.