One of the most common assumptions about Christmas, is that the tradition of giving presents at Christmas comes from the wise men presenting gifts. It makes sense on the surface. After all, the Bible tells us that the wise men (or Magi) brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to honor the infant Jesus (Matthew […]
If you’ve ever blown out candles on your birthday cake and wondered, “How exactly do we know when Jesus was born?” you’re not alone. After all, Jesus’ birth is the starting point for the calendar most of the world uses today, right? Well, not exactly. It turns out the year 0 AD (which itself doesn’t […]
Answer: Very unlikely. Every year on December 25th, Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. However, the question arises: Was Jesus actually born on this date? To answer this question, we need to delve into biblical and historical evidence to determine when Jesus was most likely born. In this brief article, we […]