Christmas is the 'Mass of Christ'(Mass being
a religious festival) and is the time when
Christians everywhere celebrate the Nativity
(birth) of Jesus Christ. Because Jesus was
born more than 2000 years ago, and before
accurate records were kept, we are not sure
of His exact date of birth. But.. shepherds
brought their lambs, so it may have been
springtime. Nevertheless, late December was
already special, as it was when people paid
their thanks for the return of longer day-
light after the winter solstice. We know
from the Bible that Jesus was born in
Bethlehem. Mary and Joseph had travelled
from Nazareth to Bethlehem for the Roman
census. Christmas has been celebrated by
Christians since approximately 400 A.D.