Introduction
Christmas is the festival of great importance for the Christian community however it is celebrated by the people of other religions also. It is celebrated every year with great joy, happiness and enthusiasm like other festivals throughout the world. It falls every year on 25th of December in the winter season. Christmas Day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ. On 25th of December, Jesus Christ was born to father Joseph and mother Mary in Bethlehem.
Importance of Christmas
Christmas is the most important festival of the Christian community. It not only marks the birth of Jesus Christ but it also marks the start of a new way of life. It teaches us the importance of spirituality and how Jesus Christ helped people to fight against ignorance, greed, hatred, and superstitions to lead a pure and spiritual life.
He worked for the transformation of the lives of the people amidst the darkness of evils of the society. Jesus Christ was also considered as the light of the world and how his light of spirituality and knowledge helps to kill the darkness of ignorance, hatred and greed.
Christmas Celebration all over the World
All the houses and churches are cleaned, white washed and decorated with lots of colourful light, sceneries, candles, flowers, and other decorative items. Everyone gets together irrespective of his status and enjoys this festival with lots of activities. People decorate Christmas tree on this day and decorate it with lights, gifts items, balloons, flowers etc. Christmas tree looks very attractive and beautiful.
Celebrations in the Church
People visit churches and offer prayers to the lord and seek his blessings for prosperity and happiness. People also sing Christmas carols in the praise of their Lord Jesus and confess for their sins and seek forgiveness from the lord. Later they distribute Christmas gifts to their guests and children. There is a trend of giving Christmas greetings and Christmas cards to the friends and relatives on the occasion and wish Merry Christmas to them.
Mouth Watering Christmas Delicacies and Feasts
Everyone involves in the great celebration of Christmas feast and eat delicious dinner with family members and friends. People bake cookies, cakes and other mouth watering cuisines on the occasion so that they can enjoy the festivity of the season. They also organize Christmas feasts and invite their family and friends to enjoy the occasion.
Gifts by Santa Claus
Children wait for this day eagerly as they get lots of gifts and chocolates from Santa Claus and from their family and friends. Christmas celebration also takes place in the schools and colleges a day before that is on Christmas Eve, the 24th of December, when students go to school wearing Santa dress and Christmas caps and share gifts with their friends and teachers.
Teachers dress as Santa Claus and distribute gifts to the children and spread happiness and joy on the occasion. Children also enjoy the company of Santa Claus and have lots of fun with him.
Conclusion
It is considered that Jesus was sent on earth to save the lives and protect mankind from their sins and sorrows. People of the Christian community celebrate this festival of to remember the great works of the Jesus and give lots of love and respect. It is the day when people get along with their families and friends and celebrate the occasion with joy, enthusiasm, and happiness and send the message of peace, love and forgiveness.
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