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Ask these assholes why it's so important. "Because it's Christ's birthday." Really? Why the shepherds were tending their flocks in barren fields in the middle of winter?

Here's what an inquiry to Edge's Copilot A.I. returned:

Why is christmas celebrated on December 25?

Christmas is celebrated on December 25th to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. However, the exact date of Jesus' birth is not mentioned in the Bible, and early Christians did not celebrate his birth. The choice of December 25th was influenced by several factors:

Pagan Festivals: December 25th coincided with the Roman festival of Saturnalia, which celebrated the winter solstice and the "rebirth" of the sun. By choosing this date, early Christians could integrate their celebrations with existing pagan traditions, making it easier to convert pagans to Christianity.

Sol Invictus: The date also aligned with the celebration of Sol Invictus, the "Unconquered Sun," which was a popular festival in the Roman Empire. This festival marked the return of longer days after the winter solstice.

Emperor Constantine: The first recorded celebration of Christmas on December 25th was in 336 AD, during the reign of Emperor Constantine, who was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity. He played a significant role in promoting Christianity throughout the empire.