Based on the account of the Star of Bethlehem some scholars have linked the date to astronomical events. Jesus' birth might be dated to Spring 5 BC to align with the arrival of a comet.

The date of 25 December, 4 BCE was not always viewed as the date of the birth of Jesus. What did the early Christians believe?

Hanukkah is always observed on the 25th day of Kislev, the ninth month of the Hebrew calendar. That Hebrew calendar is based ...

However, scholars and historians agree that the actual date of Jesus' birth likely wasn't in December. Instead, modern studies suggest he may have been born in spring, with March or September ...

Several hands shot up in the air and one answered, “Jesus.” Then I asked the others, “What do you think Jesus wants us to do ...