Isaac Newton was an English mathematician, natural philosopher, theologian, alchemist and one of the most influential scientists in human history.

Dec 6, 2024 · From Newton +‎ -mas, after Isaac Newton. Newtonmas (plural Newtonmases) (humorous) December 25, Isaac Newton's birthday (in the Julian calendar).

Dec 25, 2020 · Newtonmas commemorates the fact that Isaac Newton was born on Christmas Day, 1642. Or at least that’s Newton’s birthday according to the Julian calendar. According to the Gregorian calendar, Newton was born on January 4, 1643.

Dec 26, 2015 · On the tenth day of Newtonmas, One of our greatest natural philosophers gave to us, Ten confessed sins, Nine moons of Jupiter and Saturn moving according to the same law that makes an apple fall...

Grav-Mass Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated annually on December 25, the birth anniversary of English physicist and mathematician Isaac Newton. Newton credited the apple for the idea about gravitation. A play on Christmas, the holiday is a celebration of science and reason.

Dec 22, 2007 · Sir Isaac Newton was born on December 25, 1642 (old style), so it seems natural to take advantage of that complete coincidence and celebrate his life and works as Newtonmas.

Dec 16, 2011 · This is the Zebrowskis’ eighth Newtonmas — neutral territory for her former Catholicism, his former Judaism and their mutual unbelief.

Dec 27, 2007 · An alternative celebration of Christmas for science/techno-geeks, based on the fact that December 25 (1642) is Isaac Newton's birthdate. " Doogie, why is there an apple at …

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Dec 24, 2013 · Some ideas to help you celebrate the day: Place a Newton ornament on the tree. Discuss the merits of calculus over the dinner table. Use a telescope to view the night sky. Drop some unwanted gifts off the top of a tall building to test the theory of gravity.