Question
Was Jesus biblically born on December 25? Is December 25 Jesus’ birthday?
Answer
YES.
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Gabriel visited Zachariah in Succoth (Luke 1: 10-11), the day in which a whole nation gathered within and without Jerusalem Temple.
9 According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. |
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Zacharia departed to his house in Hebron as soon as the days of ministration were accomplished, implying he did not spend the night in Jerusalem (Luke 1:23). He eagerly convey the good news to his wife.
And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house. (Luke 1:23) |
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Elizabeth got pregnant. |
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Jesus born in Bethlehem (Luke 2: 6, 11, Matthew 1:25)
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered (επλησθησαν αι ημεραι => give birth full-term infant). (Luke 2:6) For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:11) And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS. (Matthew 1:25) |
Christmas originated in Bible.