By: Dr. Shazia Israr, Associate Editor-ICN Group
Churches across India are decorated with poinsettia flowers for the midnight mass.
Every year, Christmas is celebrated on December 25 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ. This auspicious occasion is a prime festival of Christian community and hence, is celebrated zestfully around the world.
Christmas conveys his message of love, tolerance and brotherhood. Though, it is a religious festival of Christians, it has a special significance in everyone’s life.
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In India, Christmas is widely celebrated by the people of all religions and The festival of Christmas reflects the cultural unity of India as on this auspicious occasion, the whole nation comes together and celebrates the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ.This cultural unity sets an excellent example of brotherhood and humanism. British and European invaders brought Christianity into India and now it has become an integral part of the country.
On the occasion of Christmas, people in India decorate banana or mango tress instead of traditional pine tree and also light up their homes through small clay lamps or candles, just as Hindus do during the celebration of Diwali. Churches across India are decorated with poinsettia flowers for the midnight mass.
As a part of celebration, people exchange gifts on this auspicious day and donate of money to poor people so as to bring happiness in their lives. South India has large population of Christians and hence, it witnesses wide celebration of Christmas. The most visited place during Christmas in Indcommunities.
December 25 or Christmas Day is a public Holiday in India.Christmas is the most important festival of Christians and is widely celebrated across the world by the followers of Christianity with great pomp and gusto.
On this sacred occasion, people commemorate the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ and spread the message of humanity and love everywhere.Christmas brings love and happiness into the family. This is the occasion, when friends and family members gather at one place and celebrate the bond of togetherness with love.
Being the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ, this festival has a great significance in Christianity. On the day of Christmas, prayers are offered to the almighty at the Church in a traditional manner.Christmas is the time to be jolly and spread festival cheer among one and all.
On this festive occasion, what could be a better way to let your near and dear ones know what they mean to you than wishing Merry Christmas through wonderful Christmas gifts.
For many, this may turn into an uphill shopping struggle Food plays an important part in any celebration. The pattern of food depends on the mode of celebration.
During Christmas celebration, cakes and cookies have crucial role to create the right ambience for the occasion. The event of Christmas is very special occasion for all of us, especially for children.
