THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL


1. Introduction : All the countries and nation of the world have their own festivals. They are occasions of great joy. They give a change and relief to the tried and trouble minds of the people.
2. Time and reason for its celebration  : Christmas is the greatest Festival of Christians. It is celebrated
with great enthusiasm like the Diwali of the Hindus. lt coms on 25th of December every year. It is the
date when jesus Christ was born. It is laik Krishna Janmashtami of the Hindus.
3. 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 festiwal.The Christmas 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 singh prayers in praise of Lord jesus. Guests and friends also join thim Christmas gifts are presented to them. Christmas greetings and beautiful Christmas card are sent to friends and relations
on this occasion All faces look bright with joy.
4. A great feast and dance : Then the people hold a feast.It consists of the finest things that tha Christian family can afford. The lady 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 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 in the Church to pray to  God.They pray that they may lead a happy life in the coming year.
5. Conclusion .  It makes the people remember Lord jesus who is thought by them to be the son of God. God sent him to save the people from sin and misery.He saved them and died on the cross for them.All those who have faith in him shall be saved. Thus this festival teaches them and their children to live a noble life of prayer, love and sacrifice.