Good Morning Britain presenter Adil Ray said Jesus, Mary and Joseph would be considered refugees if they were around today.
With people celebrating Christmas Day, Adil said people needed 'reminding' about the religious figures as people across the UK mark Christmas Day.
"Say this every year but we need reminding," he tweeted.
"As many celebrate the life of Jesus Christ it’s worth noting Mary, Joseph and Jesus who fled Bethlehem would today be considered refugees.
"With no safe routes had they wanted to come to Britain, they’d be on a dinghy. Merry Christmas."
His tweet comes a few days after the controversial government plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda were deemed lawful by the High Court.
The Home Office won a legal challenge against its policy to send would-be migrants, including those who reached the UK after crossing the Channel in small boats, to the African country.
The decision, announced at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, was a blow to campaigners who hoped to thwart the plan.
Adil recently clashed with MP Greg Hands over the government's plans for immigration.
Kate Garraway asked Greg in April: "One of the things he’s ploughed on with doing is this idea to solve in part immigration and handling of refugees by having them processed here and also processed in Rwanda. What’s your view?"
The MP said that "tough action is needed" and praised the government for offering a "new solution", adding: "Critics ought to show us what they think their alternative is."
Adil picked up on the Rwanda asylum plan line of questioning and asked: "Under this scheme, if he arrived in the UK today, Jesus would be sent to Rwanda. Is that right? Would you send Jesus to Rwanda?"
The MP seemed slightly thrown by the curveball question and laughed as he said: "I think It’s a ludicrous question. We’re 2,000 years later."
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Meanwhile, Adil and Charlotte Hawkins recently said their farewell to viewers of GMB as they announced a break from the show.
The pair confirmed that December 21 was their last day before Christmas as they bid goodbye to viewers
Whilst Charlotte confirmed she'd be back very soon, Adil said his break would be a bit longer.
On their last episode, Charlotte and Adil wrapped up the final parts of the programme following an interview with Tim Rice before talk turned to the festive season and when viewers might expect to see them back on their screen.
Whilst she confirmed she'd be back in the week between Christmas and New Year, Adil confirmed he'd be off air for a little longer – but he would still be presenting his show Lingo.
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