Why 25th Dec?

i heard this before but kinda forgot all the time....
thank God someone send me this article, so i better archive it somewhere...

By the 3rd century CE, there were many religions being followed within the Roman Empire. Many, if not most, celebrated the birth of their gods near the time of the winter solstice.  Emperor Aurelian (270 to 275 CE) blended a number of solstice celebrations of the nativity of such god-men/saviors as Appolo, Attis, Baal, Dionysus, Helios, Hercules, Horus, Mithra, Osiris, Perseus, and Theseus into a single festival called the "Birthday of the Unconquered Sun" on DEC-25. At the time, Mithraism and Christianity were fierce competitors. 

Christianity eventually won out by becoming the new official religion in the 4th century CE. CHRISTIANITY: By the beginning of the 4th century CE, a day was chosen to celebrate Jesus' birthday. The church leaders selected DEC-25 because this was already the date recognized throughout the Roman Empire as the birthday of various gods.  Instead of abolishing it, they have decided to convert it into the celebration of the birth of the God of gods.   

Many symbols and practices associated with Christmas are of 'Pagan' origin: holly, ivy, mistletoe, yule log, the giving of gifts, decorated evergreen tree, magical reindeer, etc. In Massachusetts, Puritans unsuccessfully tried to ban Christmas entirely during the 17th century because of this. The English Parliament actually abolished Christmas in 1647! 

While men can argue that it is not possible that Jesus Christ was actually born on December 25th or any time near that,  it does not change the fact that Jesus Christ, Son of God and Savior of mankind, was born on Christmas ("Christ-Mass") Day (not December 25th)!  The date of December 25th was chosen out of convenience and also emphasized that His birth was above the births of all known pagan gods.  He is truly the God of gods and Lord of lords!  His miraculous birth can not be contained in any man-made calender!  To Him be the Glory forever and ever, Amen! 

Happy birthday my lovely Jesus...