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At least, this is the urban myth promligated by both heterodox Christians and unbelivers for centuries.
[[File:Menologion of Basil 053.jpg|left|thumb|The Nativity of Christ (''Menologion of Basil II, 10th-11th c.'')]]
However, the solstice festival fell on the 21st of December. To suggest that The Church chose a day of sacred observance defensivly instead of pro-actively is to devalue and disregard the sacred and authoritative action of The Church in establishing a proper date for the observance of The Nativity of Christ The Lord.