Christmas, the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ, is celebrated in India with great fervour all over India by the Christians. People decorate their houses" erect Christmas trees, make cribs with figures of baby Jesus, Mother Mary, Joseph, the three kings who come to visit the baby and shepherd boys and their herds grazing around, depicting the scenes of Jesus' birth in the Bible. They decorate the Christmas tree, hang stars, gifts and illuminate them.

On the Christmas day, people enjoy a sumptuous Christmas lunch. Christmas cakes and wine are served to visitors and gifts given to friends and relatives. Christmas celebrations vary in different parts of India. In some parts, small clay oil-burning lamps, mango leaves etc are used as Christmas decorations and mango and banana trees are decorated. All the major Indian cities wear a festive look. Shops and bazaars are decorated for the occasion and offer attractive bargains.

Carol singing, get-togethers and the exchanging of gifts enhance the Christmas spirit. Christmas parties go on for at least a week, retaining the festive mood to celebrate the new year. On 25th December Christians all over the world celebrate the birth or Nativity of Jesus Christ, the founder of Christianity.