When is Christmas in 2023? Here¡¯s What Day Of The Week It Falls On This Year

Christmas 2023: Christmas is the festival of joy and happiness which is celebrated by all Christians all over the world with great grandeur and enthusiasm. This day commemorates the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ who is believed to be the son of God. Christmas is celebrated every year on December 25.

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When is Christmas 2023?

This year, Christmas is on Monday, December 25, 2023. Christmas Eve falls on Sunday, December 24, 2023.

December 25 to remember the birth of Jesus Christ. But very few know about, why Christmas is celebrated on December 25th every year. Here's all you need to know:

Was Jesus born on the 25th of December?

Christmas is always celebrated on the 25th of December, but did you know why Christmas is celebrated on the same day each year?

It is an article of ordinary faith that Christmas is the birthday of Jesus, but honestly, the Bible never mentions the birthday of Jesus. If some historians are to be considered, Jesus may have been born in the spring.

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Why is Christmas celebrated on December 25th?

There are three potential reasons why December 25 was selected for a Christmas celebration.

First, the Roman Christian historian Sextus Julius Africanus dated Jesus¡¯s conception to March 25th, which, after nine months, is December 25th. Hence, the birth date was decided.

The next one is that in the third century, Rome, a secular community, celebrated winter solace on the 25th of December.

This holiday marked the return of longer days after the winter solstice but also followed the popular Roman festival called the Saturnalia, during which people feasted and exchanged gifts.

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The Roman Empire had not adopted Christianity by the third century. On December 25, we celebrated the rebirth of the unconquered sun, Sol Invictusa.

The third is that the believers in Rome started recognising Christmas on December 25th in 336 AD because of Constantine¡¯s rule. Constantine supported the Christian faith in Rome, and some thought it was a political move to lessen the pagan celebrations in the country.

The date wasn¡¯t a random pick. Many historians believe that both the Pope and the Emperor liked this date because it coincided with the pagan festivals celebrating the winter solstice, which dated back centuries.

How did Christmas get its name?

Around the world every year, billions of people celebrate Christmas Day in their own way, but where exactly does the "Christmas" word come from?

The name 'Christmas' comes from the Mass of Christ (or Jesus). A mass service (which is sometimes called Communion or Eucharist) is where Christians remember that Jesus died and then came back to life.

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Merry Christmas 2023: What is Boxing Day and why?

Boxing Day, observed on December 26th in various countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, has somewhat unclear origins, with several theories surrounding its name and purpose.

One theory proposes that Boxing Day traces its roots to medieval England, where churches would place boxes for people to contribute money. On the day after Christmas, these boxes would be opened, and the contents distributed to the less fortunate or those in need, potentially giving rise to the name "Boxing Day."

Another theory links the holiday to the tradition of employers presenting their servants and tradespeople with a "Christmas box" on the day after Christmas. This gesture served as a token of appreciation for their year-round service, expressing gratitude and often providing a day off for these workers.

What date is Christmas and Boxing Day?

In 2023, Christmas Day and Boxing Day (the 25th and 26th!) are on a Monday and Tuesday.

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