He was of the priestly division of Abijah, if that helps.

Also we can't assume that the shepherds wouldn't be pasturing their sheep near Bethlehem in December. That depends on what the predominant weather patterns were at the time, which we don't know for sure.

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Yeah Abijah and Avia i said is the same.

March till October is the standard, the assumption is based on that. Of course it is not 100% sure.

So i think it is explained well here

https://www.bibleversestudy.com/luke/luke2-shepherds-in-the-fields.htm

But i would like to hear anu other thoughts if any...