Christmas is a Christian festival. Jesus Christ, the founder of the Christian faith, was born on 25 December. Hence the day is observed as the 'Christmas Day' in order to commemorate Christ's birth.
On the day, the Christians dress themselves colourfully with a gay spirit. They wish 'Merry Christmas' to their friends and relatives. They visit one another's house in order to exchange good wishes.
The Christians decorate theirhouseson theoccasionwith the Christmas Tree which is an evergreen (artificial) tree beautified with smallelectric bulbsand zari laces or other tiny pieces of decoration like dazzling paper stars, halls etc. that add a typical festive mood to the occasion.
They prepare Christmas pudding rich dark plum cakes which are eaten at Christmas. The Christians all over the world enthusiastically celebrate the Christmasfestival.
It is agreat dayalso for the children, who sing the carol, which is a Christmas hymn in chorus in memory of Christ's birth. They fervently look for Santa Claus or the Father Christmas who is supposed to appear to distribute attractive gifts to the children on the day. Santa Claus dress�es himself in red and white, wears white and long false beard, and carry a bag full of presents for the children.
The shops, hotels, churches,schools, colleges-all are decorated with various types ofcoloured paperflowers or other designs, balloons and lamps on the Christmas day. The festival is now-a-days found to be enjoyed and celebrated also by other communities not as a religious belief, but as a festive occasion.
Christmas is one of the most important festival of christians . It is celebrated every year on 25 december . it was on this day that lord Jesus Christ was born . Christians wear new clothes and atend special prayers in the church on christmas .The churches are lit up on the Christmas Even , evening before christmas . On christmas , christians sing carols and pray together in the church . all the family member decorate chistmas trees with toys , decorative lights , balloons and candles . Children believe that Santa Claus who brings gift for them . Christmas is a festival of enjoy and peace.
