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Why we celebrate Christmas on December 25

Published: December 24, 2008

Father Greg FriedmanFr. Greg Friedman from Franciscan Communications explains that in 330 AD, the Catholic Church in Rome picked December for the celebration of Christmas. Some - but not many - scholars claimed that December 25 was indeed the day on which Christ was born. More likely the intention was to replace a pagan festival held in December, with a Christian feast. - YouTube

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