Christmas
is a very important festival for Christians, although it is celebrated by
people of other religions as well. It is celebrated every year throughout the
world as with other celebrations, with joy enthusiasm. It comes every year on
the 25th of December winter season. Christmas Day is celebrated on the
occasion of the Birthday of Gesus Christ. Jesus Christ was born from Joseph
(Father) and Mary (Mother), in the Bethlehem on December 25,
On
this day, all the houses and churches are cleaned up, white pottery get decorated
with lots of colorful lights, scenery, candles, flowers and other decorative
things. All are involved in this festival together, whether they are poor or
rich. They all celebrate this festival with great gaiety and fervor. On this
very festive day, people decorate all Christmas trees in the middle of their homes.
They decorate it with electric lights, gifts, balloons, flowers, toys, green
leaves and other items. The Christmas tree looks very beautiful and attractive.
This festival is celebrated by all the people in front of the Christmas tree
with friends, family, relatives and neighbors. All dance in exuberance sharing
gifts and joining the celebration with delicate dishes.
On
this day Christian people pray to God. In front of the Lord God, the devotees
apologize for their misdeeds. People sing sacred hymns in the praise of their
Lord Jesus Christ. Later they share Christmas gifts for their children and
guests. This is the tradition of giving Christmas cards to their friends and
relatives on this very day. All are involved in the big celebration of
Christmas banquet and take delight in happy dishes with their family members
and friends.
Children
look forward to this day very excitedly because they get lots of gifts and
chocolate on this very day. Christmas celebration is celebrated on December 24,
in schools and colleges. Children wear
Santa Claus's dress or hat and go to school on that day.
On
this day people celebrate by getting engaged in a social gathering, music
shows, or visiting malls and restaurants late at night. People of Christian
religion worship the Lord Jesus. It is believed that the Lord (the children of
God) was sent to the earth to save their lives and protect them from sin and
misery. To celebrate the good works of Christ, the Christians celebrate this festival
with full festivity, exuberance and devotion to their Lord. This is a public
and religious holiday when on which all government and non-governmental
institutions are closed.