Questions and Answers
When is Christmas primarily observed?
December 25
What follows the season of Advent?
Christmas
How long does Christmastide historically last in the West?
Twelve days
What date did the church fix as the date of Jesus' birth?
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Why did the church choose December 25 as the date of Jesus' birth?
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What is the traditional date of the winter solstice on the Roman calendar?
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What is the season that follows the season of Advent?
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When is Christmas primarily observed?
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What corresponds to the traditional date of the winter solstice on the Roman calendar?
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What is the date of the spring equinox?
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Study Notes
Christmas Observance
- Christmas is primarily observed on December 25.
- December 25 is the date the church fixed as the date of Jesus' birth.
Advent and Christmastide
- The season of Christmastide follows the season of Advent.
- Historically, Christmastide lasts for 12 days in the West.
Roman Calendar and Winter Solstice
- The traditional date of the winter solstice on the Roman calendar is December 25.
- December 25 corresponds to the traditional date of the winter solstice on the Roman calendar.
- The church chose December 25 as the date of Jesus' birth because it corresponds to the traditional date of the winter solstice on the Roman calendar.
Equinox
- The date of the spring equinox is not directly related to Christmas observance.
