Christmas

What is Christmas? Christmas is the great joyous occasion of the annual

celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the founder of Christianity. It was on
25th of December that Lord Jesus was born at Bethlehem.

Significance: Jesus Christ, the most important figure in Christianity, is

believed to have founded the Christian religion. Hence, Christmas is a
great Christian festival.

The birth of Jesus is considered one of the most significant event in world
history. Jesus Christ took birth on this earth to save humanity from misery
and darkness.

Every year, this sacred day is observed with religious zeal, in great
merriment and with sincere prayers by Christians all over the world. Billions
of people around the world celebrate this day. Throughout the year, they
wait for the advent of Christmas and the preparations for the ceremony
start a fortnight before the actual day.

Celebration: Christmas day is a special day in the Christian world. It is

celebrated throughout the Christian world with great enthusiasm. This day
they go to the Church and offer special prayer.

Christmas day is a day of merrymaking and joy. Christians decorate their

house, offices, street, churches beautifully with colorful light.

On this occasion, everybody wishes ‘Merry Christmas’ to each other.

Special Christmas Carols are sung in churches and abbeys. It is also an
occasion for family get-together. People put on new clothes, present gifts to
each other, and decorate their houses.

The two special items of Christmas are the Christmas tree and the
Christmas cake. There are Christmas trees and Christmas candle in every
house on this occasion. They prepare delicious foods, cakes on this
occasion.
Gift distribution is one of the most common activity during this festival.

Christmas festival is very special for retailers. The entire economy gets a
boost during this period. People around the world start shopping several
days before the festival season. Huge crowd can be seen in marketplaces
and shopping malls. In many parts of the world, shopkeepers decorate their
shops along the Christmas theme.

The figures of Santa Claus and Saint Nicholas are very popular among
young children. Children eagerly wait for Santa Claus. They believe that
Santa Claus and Saint Nicholas would come and distribute them
gifts. Santa Claus is a symbol of protector and friend of the children.

Also read: Short Paragraph on Christmas

School, college, office, etc. remain closed for this occasion. All people
enjoy the festival. They exchange greeting cards and sweets.

Message: On this unique occasion of Christmas, even non-Christians

remember, with due reverence, the Son of god, who suffered the terribly
painful death on the Cross to deliver humanity and kindness from evil.
Wars are temporarily suspended in honor of Christ on Christmas. An
atmosphere of universal goodwill prevails on earth. All men and women
treat others as brothers and sisters. People forget jealousy, hatred and
selfishness. The spread of love and peace among mankind is the supreme
message of Christmas.