Yes, you absolutely can pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary on Christmas Day.
The Joyful Mysteries focus on the events surrounding Jesus's birth and early life:
* The Annunciation: The angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will conceive and bear the Son of God.
* The Visitation: Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth, who is also pregnant.
* The Nativity: The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.
* The Presentation: Mary and Joseph present Jesus in the Temple.
* The Finding of Jesus in the Temple: Jesus is found teaching in the Temple at age 12.
These mysteries are very appropriate for Christmas Day because they directly relate to the events we are celebrating. Praying the Joyful Mysteries on Christmas Day is a beautiful way to meditate on the significance of Jesus's birth and its impact on salvation history.
While there are traditional suggestions for which mysteries to pray on certain days of the week, you can always pray any set of mysteries on any day, especially if they hold special significance for you or the liturgical season. On Christmas, the Joyful Mysteries fit perfectly.