What is the exact birth date of Jesus Christ ?

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Jesus Christ, also known as Jesus of Nazareth or Jesus, is the central figure of Christianity, a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as recorded in the New Testament. 

According to Christian tradition, Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a town in the region of Judea in ancient Palestine, around the year 4 BCE.

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The exact date of Jesus' birth is not recorded in the Bible, and there is no consensus among scholars as to the exact date of his birth.

 

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However, the date of December 25th has been traditionally celebrated as the birthday of Jesus for centuries, and it is this date that is celebrated as Christmas by many Christians around the world.

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The celebration of Christmas as the birthday of Jesus has its origins in the early Christian church, which was influenced by the customs and traditions of various cultures, including the Roman Empire. 

In the 4th century CE, the Roman Emperor Constantine declared that December 25th would be celebrated as the birthday of Jesus, and this date became widely accepted as the day of Jesus' birth.

While the exact date of Jesus' birth is unknown, it is believed that he was born during the reign of King Herod the Great, who is mentioned in the New Testament as the ruler of Judea at the time of Jesus' birth. 

According to the gospel of Luke, Jesus was born in Bethlehem while his parents, Mary and Joseph, were visiting the town for a census.

In conclusion, while the exact date of Jesus' birth is not known, the date of December 25th has been traditionally celebrated as the birthday of Jesus for centuries, and is celebrated as Christmas by many Christians around the world.

Regardless of the exact date, the birth of Jesus is an important event in the history of Christianity, and is celebrated by believers as the day that the Son of God became incarnate as a human being.