By the time the Wise Men found Jesus, He was a child living in a house with His parents, not a baby in a manger. He could have been as old as two years, since Herod had all the male Hebrew children two years and younger put to death in order to try to kill Jesus.
So it doesn’t really matter what time of year the Wise Men found Jesus.
According to the Bible, Jesus started His ministry at age 30, and was put to death 3 1/2 years later at the Passover. Given that the Passover occurs in late March or early April(first full moon after the Spring Equinox), Jesus would have been born 1/2 year before that, in late September or early October.
Now, given that He was born in late September or early October, it means that He was conceived in late December or early January. Since life begins at conception, it is entirely appropriate to celebrate His coming to earth at that time.
“there’s your sign!”
“According to the Bible, Jesus started His ministry at age 30, and was put to death 3 1/2 years later at the Passover. Given that the Passover occurs in late March or early April(first full moon after the Spring Equinox), Jesus would have been born 1/2 year before that, in late September or early October.”
By jove, sir, if your calculations are correct, Jesus was neither a Capricorn nor a Gemini, but was actually a Libra! Oh posh. I think it is clear the December 25 date is correct, though this has nothing to do with me personally being a Caprrcorn mind you. Me, Jesus, Elvis, Robert E Lee—get the picture?
>>Since life begins at conception, it is entirely appropriate to celebrate His coming to earth at that time.<<
You win!!!!
Had I read this post of yours, I would not have had to pound it to death in my #79.