People across the country celebrated Christmas eve with mass mid-night prayers taking place in different states. The churches were lit up and people even burst firecrackers in Madhya Pradesh to celebrate the winter festival.
As the country celebrates the winter festival of Christmas, people in Shimla felt disappointed as the midnight prayers were cancelled following the bad health of the father of the church.
In his message, Governor Abdul Nazeer said that Jesus Christ gave the mankind, the message of peace, harmony, and universal brotherhood and this is what all of us need to practice in our lives.
The Christmas Eve celebrations at the Union Church of Udhampur were a heartwarming reminder of the spirit of Christmas. The event brought people of all ages and backgrounds together to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
"It is also a wonderful coincidence that this year marks the centenary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth. He was born on December 25, 1924. Throughout the year, there will be various programs, and on December 25, 2024, we will have the opportunity to witness a grand celebration," Yogi said.
The annual celebration of Christmas Eve is held on December 24 commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ who was born on December 25 observed as Christmas Day.
Visuals show traffic jams in the Koyembedu area, where the regional bus terminal is located. People have started travelling to their hometowns to celebrate the festival with their friends and families.
German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann appreciated the huge number of Indians celebrating the festival of Christmas with so much joy and enthusiasm.
The Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) Lt Gen JP Mathew flagged off the Delhi to Gwalior leg of the JSW-NDA Car Rally from the National War Memorial in New Delhi on Sunday, as part of the celebrations marking the 75 glorious years of the Nation
As part of the preparations for the impending festivities, churches are being decorated with Christmas trees and vivid floral arrangements. The Christmas season offers joy and happiness to the Srinagar community. Families gather in churches to plan for the event. Srinagar's churches are read