Because of the abundant use of symbolism in the Bible especially concerning Jesus, the Lamb of God, I cannot believe Jesus was born on Dec 25. (I wonder what the date of that particular census was... Im sure it wasn't in the dead of winter.) My guess is He was born in the Spring when lambs are born. In Bethlehem, where the sacrificial lambs are born to be specific. How cool is that? Jesus brought forth God's Kingdom, to earth. Emmanuel, God with us. John declared "Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of man." The Old Covenant was done. Priests were obsolete as believers could go boldly and humbly before the throne of God. Jesus is our mediator.

On another note, Dec 25th was Nimrods birthday. He was known as a mighty tree, symbolized by a pine. Gifts were brought and shared to honor him.

Jesus never asked for His humble birth to be celebrated. He gave the celebration of Communion... do this is remembrance of Me. Celebrate Jesus, His perfect sacrifice, DAILY.