CHRISTMAS SPEECH 3

CHRISTMAS SPEECH 

Good Morning to the Excellencies, Principal Sir, Sir, Madam, seniors and my dear colleagues. We are here to celebrate Christmas and at this occasion I would like to speech some lines about Christmas festival. First of all, I would like say a lot of thank to my class teacher for giving me such a great opportunity to speech here at this occasion.

Christmas is celebrated every year on 25th of December by the Christians and non-Christians people all over the world. It is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ who was born on 25th of December. It is a religious and traditional festival of the Christians. In India, it is celebrated by more than 25 million Christians with great enthusiasm and joy. There is a largest Indian Christian community in Mumbai where mostly Roman Catholics are found. In other states of country there are high populations of Christians are found who make this festival a glory of India in the winter season.

At this festival, a midnight mass is considered as the most important service for Christians especially Catholics during which whole family members go to the mass and enjoy a massive feast of different delicacies. They also involve in the giving and receiving of presents to each other. Few days before of the date, they enjoy decorating churches with Poinsettia flowers and candles especially for the Christmas Eve Midnight Mass service. 

People start greeting each other from few days before the festival by saying Happy Christmas, Merry Christmas, Subh krisamas, krismas Mubarak, etc through Christmas cards or gift distribution. Decorating Christmas Trees in the houses or garden is the special custom and tradition of Christmas celebration. People also decorate their homes and Churches with candle and electric bulbs. Christian people in Southern India lit some small oil burning clay lamps on roofs to symbolize that Jesus is the light of whole world. They sing a special song known as carol song and perform other rituals in the church. At some places, there is a traditional to cut fruit Christmas cake to actually celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Santa comes in the mid night with lots of attractive gifts to distribute among kids.

There is a traditional of keeping fast especially by the Catholics, they do not eat from 1st to 24th of December and eat after midnight service. Santa Claus (the Christmas Father) is also called as Christmas Baba (in Hindi), Baba Christmas (in Urdu), Christmas Thaathaa (in Tamil), Christmas Thatha (in Telugu), Natal Bua (in Marathi), and Christmas Papa in (in Kerla).

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CHRISTMAS SPEECH 2

Good Morning to the Principal Sir, Sir, Madam, seniors and my dear colleagues. As we have gathered here to celebrate Christmas, I would like to speech some lines about Christmas in front of you. I am very thankful to my class teacher for giving me such a great opportunity to speech here at this occasion.

Christmas is called as the “Feast day of Christ”. It is celebrated as the Christian holiday to pay honor as well as commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is believed as the Son of God for years by the people of Christian religion. It is also supposed and celebrated by the non-Christians as a cultural holiday in the month of December. It becomes a great festival in the winter season. Everyone waits for the arrival of Christmas very eagerly. It is celebrated every year on 25th of December with huge preparations and decorations. Christmas tree, Christmas cards, Santa Claus, gifts, etc matters a lot at this occasion. 

25th of December is the most important day of the year for Christians. They also celebrate Easter to remember the death and resurrection of the Jesus Christ. People start preparations for Christmas which is called as Advent and it begins on Sunday of four weeks before the Christmas. The whole season of Christmas is known as Christmastide which ends on 6th of January means 12th day of Christmas during which Epiphany is remembered by the people.

This occasion is celebrated all over the world as a religious holiday by both Christians and non-Christians people alike. The rituals and traditions of celebrating it differs a while from country to country however almost included things are feast, gifts, cards, Santa, church, singing Christmas carols and songs, etc. Santa Claus is a most famous tradition which is must be performed in many countries of the world. I wish you all a very happy Christmas.

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CHRISTMAS SPEECH 1

Good Morning to the Principal Sir, Sir, Madam, seniors and my dear colleagues. Today is the Christmas which we celebrate every year very happily by arranging a cultural event. This day is celebrated as Christmas Day as an annual festival all over the world especially by the people of Christian religion. This day is of much importance for the Christians as they commemorate the birth of their God, Jesus Christ.

It is observed annually on 25th of December as one of the religious and cultural celebrations worldwide. Christmas Day has been declared as the public holiday by the government in most of the countries all across the world. It is also celebrated by the non-Christian people culturally in India and other countries by proper decoration and arrangement. This celebration is one of the integral parts of the holiday celebrations of the year.

The custom of celebration in various countries involves mix of Christian, pre-Christian, secular themes and origins. Some of the most important customs of this holiday celebration are gift sharing, distributing gifts by Santa Claus, Christmas cards distribution, Christmas music, singing Christmas songs, lighting candles, church services, having a special meal, special Christmas decorations, Christmas trees, Christmas lights, and so many. Various identical figures such as Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, and Christkind, bring gifts to the small children at Christmas night. It is a significant event especially for the retailers and businesses.

At this day children become very happy as they get gift by their parents and Santa Claus in the mid of night. They wear Santa cap and Santa dress to celebrate this day in their school. Children go to the market and do lots of shopping with their parents. I hope you all liked my speech on such a great occasion. I wish you all a very happy Christmas.

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LONG ESSAY ON CHRISTMAS – ESSAY 3 (800 WORDS)

Introduction

Christmas is the festival of joy, happiness and feasts which is observed to celebrate the birth of Lord Jesus Christ. 25th December is the day which is considered as the day when Jesus Christ was born to father Joseph and mother Mary at Bethlehem. The birth of Jesus was considered as the birth of a savior of mankind and people were overjoyed on this day. Christmas is one of the most important festivals for the Christian community. It is celebrated with great happiness and joy with various events and activities. Though Christmas is a Christian festival but the joy and happiness associated with the festival makes it a festival of many non-Christian communities also.

Christmas and its Importance

The birth of Jesus Christ, who is considered as the son of God, holds an important place in Christianity. Jesus was the one who taught a new way of life to the people and saved them from their sins and sorrows.

It is believed that birth of Jesus took place at the time when the society was encircled with many evils like greed, hatred, superstitions, violence etc and he was sent to earth to save mankind from these evils. Jesus was considered as the light of the world and he came to save people from the darkness of ignorance, misery, sorrow etc and Christmas is the day when people welcome this great savior of mankind.

Twelve Days of Christmas Celebration

Christmas is celebrated for twelve days which is also known as Twelvetide. The first day of the Twelvetide is the Christmas Day, the birth of Jesus Christ. The second day is the Boxing Day or the St. Stephen’s Day for his martyrdom. The third day is celebrated as Feast of St. John the Apostle for his contribution to ‘Book of Revelation’. Fourth day is the Feast of Holy Innocents and fifth day is Feast of St. Thomas Becket.

Sixth day commemorates St. Egwin of Worcester who is considered as the protector of orphans and widows. Seventh day is celebrated as the New Year’s Eve. The eight day is celebrated to give tribute to mother Mary. The ninth day of Twelvetide honours St. Basil. The tenth day is the day when Jesus was named in the holy temple and the eleventh day is the Feast of St. Simeon. The twelfth day is known as the Epiphany Eve which marks the end of the twelve days Christmas celebration.

Christmas Celebration in India

Christmas in India is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm. People all over India take part in the Midnight Mass with their family. Massive feasts are organised at various places with delicious cuisines. Churches are spectacularly decorated with flowers, Christmas trees and electronic lightings on the occasion. Markets on Christmas get draped in colourful lightings and decorative items ranging from sparkling tinsels to colourful Christmas bells and stars.

Christmas in Goa is one of the most vibrant celebrations in India. The festivity of the occasion fills the air with lots of excitement and joy. People sing, dance and enjoy the festival with their friends and families. The ringing sounds of church bells, melody of Christmas carols and drenching of streets with lights and fireworks embarks the mood of a carnival. The delicacies of Christmas foods in India ranges from mouth watering fruitcakes, pastries and grape drinks to plum puddings, plum cakes and rose cookies.

Christmas Tree

Christmas celebration could not be complete without the Christmas tree. There is a tradition of decorating Christmas tree on the occasion as a symbol of Christ. The Christmas tree could be a natural fir, spruce or pine trees or it could also be an artificial tree. People decorate the Christmas tree with lots of decorative items like tinsels, stars, balloons, lights, gifts, candies etc. It is believed that Christmas trees invite positive energy and chase out negative or evil spirits.

Santa Claus

Santa Claus or Saint Nicholas is an integral part of Christmas. It is believed that Santa Claus comes riding on his sleigh that is pulled by seven reindeers and distributes gifts to children on Christmas. Children get very excited and wait eagerly on Christmas so that they can get gifts from Santa. Many people also wear the costume of Santa Claus and distribute gifts and chocolates to children at various places.

Christmas Feasts and Delicacies

Christmas is the festival of feasts when people get a break from their routine work and prepare delicacies for the occasion. Each country has a special cuisine which is prepared on Christmas but cakes and cookies with different flavors are the integral part of Christmas. This is the occasion when friends and family members invite each other for a delicious homemade delicacies and party with them to enjoy the moment and share gifts.

Conclusion

Christmas is the festival which spreads peace, harmony and love among people. People start the celebration on the Christmas Eve i.e. 24th December by wishing Merry Christmas to everyone hoping to spread joy and happiness. It is the time of the season when family and friends get together and spread the message of love, peace and unity. Christmas also reminds us the teachings of forgiveness, brotherhood and sacrifice as professed by Lord Jesus Christ.

CHRISTMAS ESSAY 2 (400 WORDS)

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.

CHRISTMAS ESSAY 1 (200 WORDS)

CHRISTMAS ESSAY 1 (200 WORDS)

Introduction

Christmas is a very important festival especially for the Christians however it is celebrated by the people of other religions also across the world. It is an ancient festival which is celebrated for years in winter season. It falls every year on 25th of December. It is celebrated on the birth anniversary of the Jesus Christ.

Gifts on Christmas

There is an old tradition of distributing gifts by Santa Claus at mid night on Christmas to every child. It is believed that Santa comes to every house in the night and gives gifts to the children. Children eagerly wait for Santa to fulfill their wish. They also write their wish, keep in socks and hang it outside hoping Santa will fulfill their wish.

There is also a tradition of giving gifts like sweets, chocolates, greeting cards, Christmas trees, decorative items etc to the family members, friends, relatives and neighbours. People start Christmas preparations well in advance with great enthusiasm and joy.

Conclusion

Everyone enjoys Christmas holidays by singing, dancing, partying and meeting with each other. People celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with great faith and joy. People distribute gifts on the occasion to spread happiness as Christmas is also called as the Feast of Happiness.

GANESH CHATURTHI FESTIVAL ESSAY 3 (400 WORDS)

People worship God Ganesha (Vigneshwara) while celebrating the Ganesh Chaturthi. Ganesha is a most popular deity in the Hinduism Who is worshipped by each member of the family. He is worshipped by the people always before starting any new work in any field. This festival is especially celebrated in the state of Maharashtra however now-a-days started celebrating in almost all states. It is a most important festival of Hindu religion. People worship the God of knowledge and prosperity on Ganesha Chaturthi with full devotion and faith.

People belief that Ganesha comes every year with lots happiness and prosperity and goes after removing all the sufferings. Devotees do variety of preparations at this festival to make Ganesha happy. This is celebrated as the birth anniversary of the Ganesha to welcome and honour Him. This festival starts on Chaturthi in the Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada (August or September) and ends on 11th day on Anant Chaturdashi. Worshipping Ganesha is of great importance in Hinduism. It is believed that one who worships Him with complete devotion and faith would be blessed with happiness, knowledge, wealth and long life.

People take bath in the early morning on the day of Ganesha Chaturthi, wear clean clothes and worship God. They offer many things and pray to God by chanting mantras, aarti song, and devotional songs and perform other rituals of Hindu religion. Earlier, this festival was celebrated only in some families. Later it was started celebrating as a festival with the ritual of idol installation and idol immersion to make a big occasion as well as get free from sufferings. It was started as a festival by the Lokmanya Tilak (a social reformer, Indian nationalist and freedom fighter) in 1893. At that time he made a ritual of worshipping Ganesha to protect Indians against British rule.

Now-a-days, Ganesha Chaturthi is observed as a National Festival to remove the inequality among people of Brahmins and non-Brahmins. Lord Ganesha is known by various names some of are like Ekadanta, God of limitless powers, Heramba (obstacles remover), Lambodara, Vinayaka, God of Gods, God of wisdom, God of wealth and prosperity and many more. People see off the Ganesha on 11th day (Anant chaturdashi) with complete Hindu ritual of Ganesha Visarjan. They pray to God to come back again in next year with lots of blessings.