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Christmas Essay

 

Christmas is the biggest festival of Christians. People of the Christian community celebrate this festival with much pomp and gaiety. This festival is celebrated every year on 25 December. It was on this day that the Lord Jesus Christ or Jesus Christ was born.

Jesus Christ was a great man and taught society love and humanity. He gave a message to the people of the world to live with love and brotherhood. He is considered the only loving son of God. The rulers of that time did not like the message of Jesus. They killed Jesus by hanging him on the cross. It is believed that Jesus was resurrected.

On Christmas, Christians decorate their houses well. Christmas preparations begin already. The leave lasts for about a week. The brightness of the markets increases. The houses and markets are illuminated with colorful lights.

The Church holds special prayers. People visit their relatives and friends at their home. All give each other gifts. On this day a Christmas tree is planted in the courtyard. Its special decoration is done. 

Cake has special significance in this festival. The custom of cutting and feeding sweet cakes is very old. People feed each other cake and greet the festival. In the form of Santa Claus, a person distributes gifts, chocklats etc. to children.

It is said that Santa Claus comes from heaven and gives people things they want as gifts.