Why was December 25th chosen as Christmas day?

Moleman

CHRISTMAS was first celebrated on various dates from about 200 A.D. but was finally set on December 25 by Bishop Liberus of Rome in 354 A.D. The December date, which almost coincides with the winter solstice, became a popular festival of West Europe during the Middle Ages Dec 13 00, 8:53 AM

Alcuin

My first response on this is at http://www.liturgy.co.nz/worship/matters_files/christmasday1.html a second response will follow Dec 07 07, 7:29 PM

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