We have to consider human capacity for error for a moment and realize that ascertaining that exact date would be close to impossible. You wouldn't take note of a carpenter's son's birth, especially not when he was born during an emergency stopover. Besides, that took place long before accurate calendar systems were in place.

For all intents and purposes, Christmas day is really symbolic, as most canon truths really are in whatever belief system, and that is a wonderful thing. It's also very human - we always revere those that we consider sacred in such a way that we often disregard the earthly aspects surrounding them. While it would certainly be infinitely better if we all understood the symbolic truths behind it, being ignorant about them shouldn't really stop us from enjoying the occasion. Christmas has practically evolved into a secular holiday that's celebrated by most of the civilized world. We all want to celebrate and be happy, and Christmas is a good time to be doing that. That's also human, and that's very appropriate in this regard because, most importantly, Jesus was.

Merry Christmas!

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