How Did December 25th become Christmas?

In Western Christianity Christmas is normally celebrated on December 25^th, but I am sure everyone nowadays has heard stories that claim that Jesus couldn't have possibly been born on that day or was he? Well, was he really born on December 25^th? Honestly, the oldest Gospel which is Mark’s Gospel does not contain a Nativity story as Mathew and Luke. St. Paul does not really speak or say anything about Christmas or about celebrating it in his writings. Moreover, the only thing that is documented in Scriptures or the New Testament canon that was celebrated was the Eucharist or Communion. So, why is Christmas celebrated and why on December 25^th? If you really want to know the answer to this question than I highly recommend that you read a Bible History Daily article written by Andrew McGowan from the Biblical Archaeology Society which is titled: How December 25 Became Christmas. I greatly enjoyed reading this well researched article that brings new light and detail as to why Christmas is celebrated on this day. I hope you enjoy and are enlightened by what you read. Merry Christmas and the link to the article is below.

How December 25 Became Christmas – Biblical Archaeology Society


Reference:

http://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/new-testament/how-december-25-became-christmas/

Yet another Post on the Shroud of Turin

I have done other posts on the Shroud of Turin, and I am almost convinced that the Shroud is indeed authentic, but I cannot prove it. One thing that is certain is that most of the evidence seems to lead in the direction of authenticity.  An article written by Shafer Parker Jr. that is titled: Science Shines New Light on Shroud of Turin’s Age states the following:

"Giulio Fanti, professor of mechanical and thermal measurement at the University of Padua’s Engineering Faculty, and journalist Saverio Gaeta, states that by measuring the degradation of cellulose in linen fibers from the shroud, two separate approaches show the cloth is at least 2,000 years old (www.ncregister.com)."

To read more, please follow the link below.

Science Shines New Light on Shroud of Turin’s Age | Daily News | NCRegister.com