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The '''Nativity of the Lord''', commonly known as | The '''Nativity of the Lord''', commonly known as '''Christmas''', is the principal [[solemnity]] in the [[Roman Rite]] celebrating the birth of [[Jesus Christ]] in Bethlehem, as recorded in the Gospels of [[Luke]] and [[Matthew]]. Observed annually on December 25 according to the [[General Roman Calendar]], it inaugurates the [[Christmas Time|Christmas season]], which extends through the [[Octave of Christmas]] to the [[Baptism of the Lord]] on the Sunday after Epiphany. As a [[Holy Day of Obligation]] in most [[dioceses]], the faithful participate in [[Mass]] to honor the [[Incarnation]]. | ||
According to the *General Roman Calendar* (2002 edition), the Nativity ranks as a solemnity of the highest degree, with four proper [[Mass]] formularies: Vigil, Midnight, Dawn, and Day. The liturgical color is white, and the [[Gloria]] is sung at all Masses. The Prologue of John (John 1:1–18) is proclaimed at the Mass during the Day, underscoring the Word made flesh. | According to the *General Roman Calendar* (2002 edition), the Nativity ranks as a solemnity of the highest degree, with four proper [[Mass]] formularies: Vigil, Midnight, Dawn, and Day. The liturgical color is white, and the [[Gloria]] is sung at all Masses. The Prologue of John (John 1:1–18) is proclaimed at the Mass during the Day, underscoring the Word made flesh. | ||