Churches in Odisha gear up as Christmas festivities unfold; Check Traditions and Significance here
Churches across Odisha are gearing up as Christmas festivities unfold, highlighting traditions, significance, and more here.
Bhubaneswar: The Christmas festivities have commenced in various churches of Odisha from Wednesday midnight. Decked up with twinkling lights, around several churches in the state sang harmonious carols while welcoming Jesus to Earth.
The city has come alive with festive fervour as Jesus was born from the womb of Mother Mary at midnight. With the birth of Jesus, the jingle bells started playing and the Christmas tree decked was shining with lights, gifts, and other accessories. The choirs started singing carols on the joyous occasion.
People kiss the feet of Jesus to seek his blessings. Many non-Christians were seen in the church for the celebration apart from the believers. The churches have also been crowded from the morning.
The Commissionerate police have made arrangements to control the crowd and traffic that was seen during Christmas.
On the occasion of Christmas, Santa Claus. Known for giving gifts to one and all, Claus emphasizes the picture of compassion and generosity. Kids always await their presents from Santa Claus every year on Christmas Eve. It is a widely acclaimed tale that Santa Claus comes through the chimneys to drop gifts, discreetly.
Christmas customs are mainly about sharing, caring, and spreading happiness all around. However, certain customs differ from place to place.
Jesus Christ is widely acclaimed as the human representation of God’s love and salvation. Over time, Christmas has built a space for itself in the lives of people of all religions. The day is characterized by happiness and giving. On this day, people feast on meals, exchange gifts, and sing carols.
Interestingly, the Bible does not really mention anything about the exact date of Jesus Christ’s birth. However, early Christians started celebrating December 25 as the date of Jesus’ birth. Celebrating Christmas spreads a sense of goodwill, spreading love, joy, and happiness all across. So, what are your plans for Christmas 2023?
