Rajtirtha Dutta

Image Source: X-Mas Celebration Christmas on December 25 is a special day in India. Only a small group of people are Christian here. Still, folks from many faiths join the fun. It is a time for joy, bright lights, and great food. From big cities to tiny villages, the holiday brings people together. It shows how well many groups can live in peace. The Spirit of the Day The day marks the birth of Jesus Christ. It stands for love, peace, and being kind. These ideas are very popular in India. Streets glow with small lights and paper stars hang in windows. Markets get very busy with shoppers. People buy gifts, sweets, and pretty items for their homes. Getting Ready Work starts weeks before the big day. People clean and dress up churches with flowers and lights. Homes get trees with shiny balls and bells. In the East, paper stars light up whole streets at night. Kolkata is a great place to see this. Park Street has huge light displays that look like art. Image source: Late Night Prayers Late...