When Was Jesus Born?: Misconceptions and Embellishments in the Christmas Story

From nativity scenes to Christmas carols, the story of the birth of Jesus Christ is seen and heard every December 25th. Annual Christmas pageants, television specials, story books, and many other forms of media have shaped the way most people have come to know the Christmas story. Christmas traditions, as they are known today, have been evolving since the very first Christmas celebrations. Over the centuries, the story of Jesus' birth has been embellished and extra details have been added. You may know the Christmas story, but how well do you know the actual story from the Bible?