Christmas is a time to celebrate the feeling of love and joywith family and friends. People enjoy having a family get-together, socialevents and doing parties with their close ones to make this festive season memorable.
Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25?
Christmas is the jolly time of the year. The day iscelebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believeis the Son of God. It is observed on 25th December all across the world. "Christmas"is a shortened form of "Christ's mass". Jesus was born inBethlehem to Joseph and Mary. The month and date of his birth are not known,but by the early-to-mid-fourth century, the Western Christian Church had placedChristmas on December 25.
Significance of Christmas:
The Significance of Christmas is known to men, all over theworld. When Jesus Christ was born, the world was full of hatred, greed,ignorance, and hypocrisy. His birth transformed the lives of the people. Hetaught people to be spiritually awakened, exhibits devotion and purity, and behumble in their life.
Christmas traditions:
Many attend the midnight mass at churches followed by anelaborate Christmas feast on this day. During this time, pine trees aredecorated with colourful bells, candles, candies, stars and giftstockings. Most of the Christmas decorations consist of fourcolours mainly- red, green, golden and white. People follow the tradition of singing Christmascarols with dedication that shows their love for God. And nothing can beatthe fun of exchanging Christmas gifts with loved ones that make the occasioneven more exciting.