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Christmas cheer

Christmas is a compound word meaning “Christ's Mass.” It commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25 and is a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. Christmas is an integral part of the holiday season. The celebration includes presents and gifts, Christmas music, carolling, sending Christmas cards, a hearty meal, decorations such as trees, lights, Nativity plays, garlands and holly.

Santa Claus and Saint Nicholas are associated with presenting gifts to children during Christmas. Christmas is a significant event with year-end sales for retailers and business. The business impact on Christmas has grown steadily over the past few centuries in many parts of the world.

Here a cross section of Christians explain what Christmas means to them.


Manjith

“Christians around the world attend mass on Christmas Day to say Happy Birthday to Jesus. Christmas is a lovely festival for children because it comes at the end of the year. After Christmas we go to a new class, buy new books, new clothes and celebrate the new year. Christmas is a time to extend love and help the less fortunate. Happy Christmas and a Bright New Year to all.”

 

 

 


Judith

"Christmas is all about Christ giving eternal life to mankind. We can make this Christmas fruitful by sharing what we have with our neighbour, helping someone in need instead of spending what we have. No matter how hard it is, we can share the peace which Jesus brought to this world.

The shepherds were not very rich to celebrate the birth of Jesus yet they did it in a manger. It was all because of the love of Christ. Let us celebrate Christmas in a meaningful way. “Merry Christmas to all."

 

 


Thisara

"I celebrate Christmas at home with my family. We stage dramas and sing carols on this day. I look forward to celebrate Christmas. My mom makes Christmas cakes and we decorate our house with lights. We help to decorate our church for Christmas too. We make cribs in our church. I enjoy Christmas."

 

 

 


Ashen

"I help my parents to make a Christmas tree, a crib to show how Jesus was born and to make sweets. I love to go shopping during Christmas to purchase clothes, It is a time of sharing and caring. We sing carols at home and I celebrate Christmas with the family and friends. I am getting ready to celebrate Christmas this time."

 

 

 


Theekshana

"Christmas marks the birth of Jesus. It is celebrated by Christians all over the world. Jesus was born on a cold night on December 25 in a stable in Bethlehem. I made a Christmas tree this year with my brother. I made some Christmas cards and sent it to my friends and relatives. My mother made cakes and sweets and will share it with the poor and the needy. I am ready for Christmas. I bought new clothes and a pair of shoes."

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