New Delhi: Merry Christmas! The day of joy, happiness and an excuse to meet our family and friends has finally arrived. Though this is the day to remember the birth of Jesus Christ and is considered the most pious day for the Christians, people across the globe whether he/she belongs to any religious case and creed, enjoy the festival with the same enthusiasm and respect.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of Christmas.
Taking to Twitter, the Prime Minister said: “Christmas greetings to everyone! We recall the life and noble teachings of Jesus Christ, which placed topmost emphasis on service, kindness and humility. May everyone be healthy and prosperous. May there be harmony all around.”
Wishing for “peace and harmony”, Rajnath Singh tweeted: “Merry Christmas. May the virtues of kindness, peace, love and harmony always prevail. Merry Christmas.”
Other politicians such as the Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, wished people by sharing a video of himself.
“May the divine love of God descend into your home to make it a piece of heaven. This Christmas, I wish you all find peace and prosperity in every sphere of your life. Merry Christmas.”
In view of rising Covid-19 cases, Christmas is being marked across the world with many restrictions.
In India too, prayer meetings were held in churches across the country, following Covid protocols.