Why Christians Celebrate Christmas — An Answer for Everyone

This article gives you the explanation of why Christians celebrate CHRISTMAS — and you can use this answer forever for anyone who has doubts or curiosity about Christmas. Read it with an open heart.

Where is Christmas Mentioned in the Bible?

When someone asks, “Where is Christmas mentioned in the Bible?” I wonder what they really mean. Are they only looking for the word itself? Because the Bible very clearly speaks about the birth of Jesus Christ, which is exactly what Christians celebrate at Christmas. Scripture tells us plainly that Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea (Matthew 2:1), just as the prophet Micah had foretold long before (Micah 5:2). His birth is recorded in the Gospels — Matthew chapters 1–2 and Luke chapters 1–2 give detailed accounts, including how an angel appeared to Mary announcing the coming of the Messiah (Luke 1:26–35), and how an angel also spoke to Joseph (Matthew 1:20–25). Even the heavenly host appeared and proclaimed His birth to the shepherds (Luke 2:8–14). So the birth of Christ is not just mentioned; it is announced, explained, recorded, and celebrated right in Scripture.

The Word “Christmas” vs. Jesus in the Bible

The real issue for some people seems to be that the word “Christmas” itself does not appear in the Bible. But the Bible also doesn’t use the English words “Trinity,” “missionary,” or even “Bible” — yet the truths behind those words are clearly taught. Christmas is simply the name we use to celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ into the world. Everything about Christ — His birth, the fact that the Word became flesh (John 1:14), His life, His ministry, His teachings, His death and resurrection — is the reason we celebrate. The whole Gospel message begins with the truth that “unto us a Child is born” (Isaiah 9:6). So in a very real sense, Christmas is not limited to one particular verse or one day; the entire story of Christ coming into the world is the foundation of it.

So while someone may say “the word Christmas is not in the Bible,” my answer is that everything Christ did, everything His coming represents — His birth, His salvation, His victory — is the very reason we rejoice. Celebration of Christ’s coming is exactly what Christmas means. In other words, Christmas is not just a word — it is the celebration of God entering the world as the Word made flesh in Jesus Christ.

Why Christians Celebrate, Compared to Other Religions

I know there are many religions around the world, each with their sacred texts, rituals, places of worship, prayers, and festivals. Yet you will find that none of those religious books describe modern inventions — cars, aeroplanes, mobile phones, air conditioning, cameras, microphones — when giving guidelines and instructions to build places of worship. Because religions adapt to human context and need. If you accept using all those inventions without question for your daily life, why then question Christians celebrating Christmas simply because the English word “Christmas” is not spelled out in their holy book?

To My Muslim Brothers and Sisters

According to your holy book, the Quran, after Isa (Jesus) prayed for a sign from Allah, a feast came down from heaven for his followers (Surah Al-Ma’idah, Chapter 5, Verse 114). This was a heavenly provision and blessing for all who followed him. Now I ask you to reflect: which feast came from heaven for the followers of Isa? Could it be that the celebration of Jesus’s birth — what Christians call Christmas — is exactly this heavenly feast, given to humanity to rejoice in the coming of the Messiah?

Christmas is not just a human tradition or invention; it is the celebration of God’s promise fulfilled, the gift of Jesus Christ, and the feast of joy and salvation for all who follow Him. If we look closely at your own Quran, it literally speaks of a feast coming down from heaven for Isa’s followers — so I invite you to think deeply and honestly: which feast is this? Could it be Christmas? Please tell us.

But respectfully I ask: can you show me in the Quran where your annual Eids — Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha — are explicitly named and commanded for all Muslims with the same clarity? Please do not refer to other books, traditions, or Hadiths — only from your Holy Quran.

So I invite you to think deeply and honestly: which feast is this heavenly feast for Isa’s (Jesus) followers? Could it be Christmas? Please tell us.

To My Hindu Brothers and Sisters

Many of you observe beautiful festivals — Karva Chauth, Teej, Vat Savitri, Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Baisakhi. But I ask: where exactly in your sacred texts are these festivals prescribed, by name and command, rather than by tradition or cultural history? If they truly come from divine scripture, they should be clearly written there, not only celebrated by tradition.

To My Sikh Brothers and Sisters

Likewise, you observe many annual celebrations and festivals. But have you ever checked whether they are rooted in your holy scriptures, mentioned explicitly by name — or are they traditions shaped by history, culture, and human decisions?

Celebrations and Naming Are Human Nature

Humans naturally assign names to important events: birthdays of leaders, independence days of nations, anniversaries. Celebrations often come from memory and meaning, not always from scripture. So if we grant for ourselves the freedom to remember and name—why deny that freedom to Christians who call their celebration “Christmas”?

Focus on Jesus, the Heart of Christmas

For anyone who asks where “Christmas” is in the Bible — ask instead: where in any religion is everything you celebrate, everything you believe, spelled out to include the many inventions or customs you use today? Do you demand scriptural exact wording for a simple word — but not for everyday living?

If your heart seeks truth, if you truly wonder, read with an open heart the Gospel accounts: Matthew 1–2, Luke 1–2, John 1:14, Isaiah 9:6. See for yourself that the coming of Jesus Christ into the world, God becoming human, was promised, recorded, announced, fulfilled. Then you will understand that Christmas is not a human tradition — it is the celebration of the greatest truth ever revealed.

I could give you many references — stories, historical accounts, explanations of when it was started, what the word means, and why Christians do it — but my main point is this: focus on Jesus. Christmas is not about the word, the date, or traditions; we celebrate His first coming and our salvation through Jesus Christ. Everything else is secondary — the heart of Christmas is Christ Himself.