Nativity

Faith Q&A › Metropolitan Youssef › Our Lord and the Faith

2 questions

• QIf we know that the 25 th of December is closer to Christ's birthday than the 7 th ; why do not we celebrate on the 25 th with the other churches?
• QIs it wrong to celebrate Christmas twice: wish Merry Christmas and open gifts on the 25 th ; but continue fasting till we celebrate it on the 7 th ?

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