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Dec 25, 2020 · The first evidence of the celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord dates back to the year 336. Soon after, in the Eastern Church, the Christmas feast of the Epiphany began to be celebrated on the 6 th of January.
Christian Churches celebrate the nativity of Jesus on Christmas, which is marked on December 25 by the Western Christian Churches, while many Eastern Christian Churches celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord on January 7 (in 20th and 21st century).
The Western Church emphasizes the celebration of the Nativity or Birth of Jesus on December 25, while the Eastern Church celebrates His manifestation to the Magi on the Feast of the Epiphany, January 6. The word Christmas was derived from the Old English Cristes Maesse or "Mass of Christmas."
Dec 25, 2021 · Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) - December 25, 2021 - Liturgical Calendar | Catholic Culture. Move to: Previous Day | Next Day. Christmas: December 25th. Solemnity of the...
Oct 20, 2020 · Some believe it was in April, others suggest December, but it is generally agreed that the year was 4 B.C., based on Bible verses, Roman records, and the writings of the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus. Hundreds of years before Jesus was born, Old Testament prophets foretold the circumstances of the Messiah's nativity.
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Jun 22, 2009 · Christmas is marked on the 25 December ( 7 January for Orthodox Christians). The Holy Family, Mary and Joseph with the baby Jesus ©. Christmas is a Christian holy day that marks the birth...
This text, The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, may be chanted or recited, most appropriately on December 24, during the celebration of the Liturgy of the Hours. It may also be chanted or recited before the beginning of Christmas Mass during the Night.
