Essays

Introduction. All the countries and nations of the-world have their own festivals. They are occasions of great joy. They give a change and relief to the tired and troubled minds of the people.

Time and reason for its celebration. Christmas is the greatest: festival of Christians. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm like the Derail of the Hindus. It comes on 25th of December every year. It is the date when Jesus Christ was born. It is like Krislwu Janmashlami of the Hindus.

Preparations for the festival. Great preparations are made. All houses and churches are white washed. They are decorated with buntings, flowers and pictures. The shops are also decorated in a beautiful way. Rich and poor, all enjoy the festival. The Christians plant a Christmas tree on this day. They cut the branch of a tree and plant it in a corner of the house. Then they decorate this tree with lamps and toys and flowers. At night, it looks very beautiful. All the members of the house sit together and sing prayers in praise of Lord Jests Guests and fricr.ds also join them cristmasgifts are presented to them. Christmas greetings and beautiful Christmas cards are sent to friends and relations on this occasion. All faces look bright with joy.

A great feast and dance. Then the people hold a feast. It consists of the finest things that the Christian family can afford. The lary of the house in her best dress moves about with great joy and enthusiasm. She takes pride in showing her clean plates table clothes and sweets. After the feast they dance and sing-Most of the Christians, drink a little wine on this day. They enjoy the dance and music very much. They dance in pairs, holding hands of each other. The children also do the same. This is the way in which Christmas is celebrated and enjoyed. The festival comes to a close late at night. All gather h the Church to pray to God. They pray that they may lead a happy lie in the coming year.

Conclusion. to makes the people remember Lord Jesus who in thought by them to be the son of God. God sent him to save the people from sin and misery. He saved them and die-i on the cross for them. All those who have faith in him shall he saved. Thus this festival leaches them and their children to live a noble life of prayer, love a-d sacrifice.