Christmas is celebrated on December 25 every year. This annual Christmas is celebrated by Christians across the globe, as on this day, Jesus Christ was born in a city called Bethlehem. Christmas is the biggest and most auspicious festival in the Christian faith. Christians across the world visit their nearest Church to prayer which they call The Mass. The celebration of the day see people decorating Christmas trees exchanging gifts and singing carols and Jungle Bells. Children also believe that Santa Claus comes to their doorstep on the eve of Christmas and leaves a gift for them. The festival celebrated in winter reeks of goodness and warmth. On this pious festival, people let go of anger and forgive those who may have hurt them.
Significance of the day:
For the Christian community, Christmas holds great significance every year. It is believed that God sent his Son to this earth to sacrifice himself. This incident resembles the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Christmas is a sweet reminder of the sacrifice made in the past to create a more beautiful and love-filled world. Thus, exchanging gifts, preparing grand feasts, decorating homes and public places has become part of the traditions.
