Originally, under the Julian calendar, December 25 was the day of the winter solstice and the day Christmas was celebrated. In 1582 the Gregorian calendar was implemented and as such December 25 came a few days later than the solstice event.
*Winter solstice for North America.. summer for the south.
YSK that prior to 1582 Christmas was celebrated today... the day of the winter solstice.
![YSK that prior to 1582 Christmas was celebrated today... the day of the winter solstice.]()
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