President, PM extend Christmas wishes
Kantipur Report
KATHMANDU, Dec 25 - President Dr Ram Baran Yadav and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Thursday extended wishes to all the Nepalis following Christianity living in the country and abroad on the auspicious occasion of Christmas.
President Yadav said the Nepalis have the rights to celebrate their practices and festivals in an independent manner. He further added that the respect to every religion, religious tolerance is the main core of secularism.
In a statement issued by the President’s Office today, President Yadav expressed his wish to create peaceful, prosperous and progressive Nepal following the path showed by Jesus Christ.
Likewise, PM Dahal expressed his hope that the people all round the world will get inspiration on increasing humanity, brotherhood, sympathy and secularism for the betterment of the humans on the occasion.
Also today, the Nepali Congress (NC) issued a statement today and extended wishes on the occasion of Christmas. The NC also expected that the occasion will inspire the youths to solve the national problems through mutual understanding and cooperation.
One of the biggest festivals of the Christian religion, Christmas is celebrated on December 25. The government has declared this day a national holiday.
People start making merry from the evening before Christmas also known as the Christmas Eve. Christians believe that Santa Claus riding a reindeers’ chariot comes at mid-night to gift a Christmas presents. Most Christians decorate homes with Christmas trees, coloured lights and paper or plastic decorations around the rooms.
*Isn't it interesting to hear a Hindu Country's interpretation of what Christmas means? I wonder how many misconceptions we have about traditions and customs practiced around the world....
2 comments:
I had a lot of fun making merry with you and the family! Happy Christmas!
That is a really interesting news story about how Christmas is celebrated by Christians.
Very interesting...!
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