Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared glimpses of the Christmas celebrations with the Christian community at his residence in the national capital on Sunday.
Despite the pouring rain and harsh weather conditions, Christmas was celebrated with immense fervour and gaiety across Puducherry. Many churches, adorned with fish lamps, marked the birth of Jesus Christ.
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.
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.