Christmas marking the birth of Jesus Christ is being celebrated across the world, including India today. President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu have greeted the fellow citizens especially Christian brothers and sisters in India and abroad on Christmas.<br/><br/>In his message, Mr. Kovind said, may this day, marking the birth of Jesus, will promote the universal message of love, sacrifice and compassion. In a message, Mr Venkaiah Naidu said that Christmas reaffirms people faith in the values of compassion and forgiveness taught by Lord Jesus Christ for the enlightenment of humanity.<br/><br/>In Goa, people thronged the churches on Christmas eve for the traditional midnight mass, last night. Special prayers, carols and hymns mark celebrations at the state's ancient churches.<br/><br/>In Nagaland, churches have been beautifully decorated with glowing stars and lights. To ensure clean environment and pollution free Christmas, a ban on sale and bursting of firecrackers has been enforced in the State.<br/><br/>In Kerala, all the streets and houses are decorated with stars and lights.Special prayers are offered in major churches across the state for the safe return of missing fishermen following Cyclone Ockhi.