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Christmas is indeed a tradition and if you feel the need to celebrate it, that's fine. Just don't tell me it is biblical.
(Mark 7:7....They worship me in VAIN because of their traditions!) (Mark 7:13....Word of God nullified by the traditions of MEN.)
We are not instucted by scripture to celebrate the birth of Jesus. God does go out of his way, although, to mention two birthday celebrations in the bible. The first is Genesis 40:20-22 where Pharaoh celebrates his own by hanging his chief baker. The second is Herod's.(Matthew 14:6-10)(Mark 6:21-24). During this celebration John the Baptist is beheaded. Nice celebrations.....here!
While we are talking about John,... there is a good way to disprove a December birthday of Christ by dating the service in the temple by John's father, Zechariah. His Priestly division for serving in the temple each year was the division of Abijah....service consisted of two weeks from mid July to early August. (Luke 1:5) After the time of his service his wife Elizabeth became pregnant with John....the Baptist.(Luke 1:23) Elizabeth was Mary's cousin and 6 months later Mary becomes pregnant....probably .......January????
(Luke 1:26-38) Jesus would have to be born sometime in the
fall. The shepards usually bring their flocks inside for the winter in the Holy Land during the month of October because it gets too cold during December! As I recall the shepards were still in the fields....(Luke 2:8)
I really have no problem with anyone celebrating Christmas, the rebirth of the "Sun" at the winter solstice....also called Saturnalia by the Ancients. The Catholic Church has perpetuated this celebration by attaching it to Christianity
and substituting pagan rituals as Christian.....with no biblical authority! Just know what you are celebrating!
As far as being the greatest event in history, my belief is that the greatest event was his death on the cross. His innocent blood was a sin offering for everyone much as the passover lamb was in the old book.
To those of you that don't care about what I've said here...
Merry Christmas! To all others....Happy Holidays!