Daniel Woon

Daniel Woon is an ancient historian, with a BA (2020) from Manchester Metropolitan University. Daniel specialises in public history and journalism, with a particular interest in the ancient Mediterranean. His real passion is in communicating cutting-edge research so that it is relatable to a broad public audience. Daniel is the founder of the clothing line WoonWear.

Was the date for Christmas decided at the Council of Nicaea (AD 325)?

The Roman emperor Constantine the Great convened the first Council of Nicea, where it was decided that 25 December would be the official date for Christmas. Is this notion correct?