Essay On THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Introduction
All the countries and nations of the world have their own festivals. They are occasions of great joy. They give a change and relief to the tired and troubled minds of the people.
Time and reason for its celebration
Christmas is the great est festival of Christians. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm like the Diwali of the Hindus. It comes on 25th of December every year. It is the day when Jesus Christ was born. It is like Krishna Janmashtami of the Hindus.
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 deco rated in a beautiful way. Rich and poor, all enjoy the festival. The Christians 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 houses sit together and sing prayers in praise of Lord Jesus. Guests and friends also join them. Christmas gifts are presented to them. Christmas greet ings and beautiful Christmas cards are sent to friends and rela tions on this occasion. All faces look bright with joy.
A great feast and dance
Then the people hold a feast. It consists of the finest things that the 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 a 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.
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.
Vocabulary
Relief- ease, Is celebrated- is observed, Decorate- to adorn, Buntings- small flags, Greetings- expressions of welcome, Afford- to bear, Enthusiasm- ardent zeal, Misery- distress.
IMPORTANT LINK
- आदर्श इतिहास शिक्षक के गुण एंव समाज में भूमिका
- विभिन्न स्तरों पर इतिहास शिक्षण के उद्देश्य प्राथमिक, माध्यमिक तथा उच्चतर माध्यमिक स्तर
- इतिहास शिक्षण के उद्देश्य | माध्यमिक स्तर पर इतिहास शिक्षण के उद्देश्य | इतिहास शिक्षण के व्यवहारात्मक लाभ
- इतिहास शिक्षण में सहसम्बन्ध का क्या अर्थ है ? आप इतिहास शिक्षण का सह-सम्बन्ध अन्य विषयों से किस प्रकार स्थापित करेंगे ?
- इतिहास क्या है ? इतिहास की प्रकृति एवं क्षेत्र
- राष्ट्रीय उच्चतर शिक्षा अभियान के विषय में आप क्या जानते हैं ?
- शिक्षा के वैकल्पिक प्रयोग के सन्दर्भ में एस० एन० डी० टी० की भूमिका
- राष्ट्रीय पाठ्यचर्या की रूपरेखा (एन.सी.एफ.-2005) [National Curriculum Framework (NCF-2005) ]
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