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We know very little about the practices and rituals of the very early Church. In the earliest New Testament writings, the epistles of Paul and Hebrews, there is no mention of any interest in the birth of Jesus. Paul showed no interest in the early life of Jesus and did not even claim to have visited Bethlehem when he came to Jerusalem - which he surely would have done if his congregations were interested in that facet of his life. Even in the earliest gospel, that of Mark - believed to have been written around 70 CE, there is no mention of the birth of Jesus. So, from what reliable evidence we do have, the early Church did not celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Matthew, believed to have been written in the 80s of the first century CE contains the first known mention of the birth of Jesus, followed by Luke around the turn of the century. So, by the later decades of the first century, there may have been some interest in knowing about the infant Jesus.
The decision, to recognise December 25th as the birthdate of Jesus, was not taken until the fourth century, so this was probably around the time when Christmas really began to be celebrated.
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Can catholic celebrate Christmas?
Not only can they. THEY DO AND SHOULD. The Catholic Church is the first Christian Church, and was the Church that STARTED Christmas celebrations. OF COURSE they celebrate Christmas!
Do Romanians celebrate Christmas in church?
Romanians celebrate Christmas at home or in restaurants.
Do Christians celebrate winter solstice?
Not exactly, they celebrate Christmas - but we do not actually know the day/date on which Christ was born and it was convenient for the early church to supplant the pagan winter solstice festival with Christmas.
What do you celebrate at church instead of halloween?
You can celebrate Easter and Christmas.
Did native Americans celebrate Christmas and Halloween?
The Native Americans did not celebrate Christmas or Halloween. The early colonists did not celebrate Halloween either, and most did not celebrate Christmas.
Do US celebrate Christmas in church?
the christians do
What does the church celebrate on Christmas?
The birth of Jesus.
What happens in the catholic church to celebrate Christmas?
A Christmas Mass is said.
What do you do at Christmas to celebrate the birth of Jesus?
go to church
What festivals do the Church of England celebrate?
They celebrate christian festivals, such as Christmas, Easter etc.
How do the American celebrate the Christmas?
Most Americans celebrate Christmas by decorating their homes, exchanging gifts. and having a big meal. Some, mainly Christians, also go to church and special Christmas programs at church.
What do Chinese people do in church to celebrate Christmas?
eat cheese
