<span style="color: #222222;">Christmas is being celebrated across the globe today. Christians all over the world celebrate Christmas to mark the birth of Jesus Christ.<br />''<br />''On the occasion, people decorate their houses by putting a Christmas tree, illuminated paper star, Holly wreaths and exchange gifts.<br />''<br />''Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed greetings of Christmas to everyone. He said, the life and principles of Lord Christ gives strength to millions across the world.<br />''<br />''Mr. Modi wished that the path shown by Lord Christ may keep guiding everyone towards building a just and inclusive society.<br />''<br />''In Goa, the mood of traditional fervor of Christmas celebrations is reverberating. Midnight masses were held in Churches and chapels.<br />''<br />''Kerala is celebrating Christmas  with prayers and enthusiasm amid strict adherence to Covid protocols.  Houses are decorated with Christmas trees and hanging lamps to welcome Christmas.  Midnight mass and prayers were held in Churches by keeping social distancing norms.  Covid  has affected the gatherings and celebrations to an extent. Christmas prayers were held online in many places.<br />''<br />''Churches of various denominations are holding special services and offering Christmas prayers while taking all Covid-19 precautions. Besides, several churches also took to online services for Christmas today. While, the traditional common Christmas meal has been skipped this year in view of Covid-19. The coronavirus pandemic has not dampened the spirit of Christmas in Nagaland as homes are lit, Christmas trees are put up, and churches across Nagaland are adorned with Christmas decorations.  Nagaland Governor R N Ravi and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio have extended Christmas greetings to all citizens.</span><br />

<span style="color: #222222;">Christmas, marking the birth of Jesus Christ, is being celebrated across the country and around the world on Tuesday.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Thousands of pilgrims flocked to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Lord Christ, for the celebrations.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Reports of Christmas celebrations also poured in from different parts of the country.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">In Meghalaya, prayer services were held in the churches on the occasion. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Goa is also rejoicing in the mood of Christmas celebrations. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Our Chennai correspondent reports that churches in the state have been beautifully decorated on the occasion.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">President, Vice President and Prime Minister have greeted the people on the occasion.</span><br />'' 

Christmas is being celebrated across the globe today, singing of carols and exchange of greetings and gifts by people mark the birth of Jesus Christ who sacrificed his life to atone the mankind from their sins. Special midnight mass were held throughout the country to herald the festival.<br/><br/>At Vatican, Pope Francis celebrated a late-night Christmas Mass amid heavy security. The head of the Catholic Church denounced the continuing suffering of children. He mentioned those who faced hunger, danger on migration routes and bombing in Syrian cities such as Aleppo.<br/><br/>In Bethlehem, pilgrims gathered for Christmas Eve despite tight security in the shadow of the Berlin market attack. Celebrations culminated with a midnight mass at the site where Christians believe Jesus was born.<br/>In India, Christians attended midnight mass by singing Christmas hymns and prayers. Churches, homes and streets have been decorated with lights. In states like Nagaland, Meghalaya, Puducherry and Goa, lanes are dotted with the Cribs, depicting Birth of Jesus Christ.<br/><br/>President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have greeted the people on the occasion. In his message, the President hoped that the spirit of Christmas will fill the hearts of people with love and compassion. He said, the divine teachings of Lord Jesus Christ will inspire people to contribute their best for the welfare of humanity.<br/><br/>The Vice President, in his message, said Christmas reaffirms peoples' faith in the values of compassion and forgiveness taught by Lord Jesus Christ for the enlightenment of humanity. He hoped that the festival will bring peace, harmony and happiness in peoples' lives.<br/><br/>Mr Modi said, in a tweet, that the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and his message of peace, unity and compassion inspires us all.