December 25: Christmas being celebrated today
Summary
The Christian community in Nepal is celebrating Christmas on December 25 to commemorate the birthday of Jesus Christ, with a government-declared public holiday and special gatherings in major cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Key Points
- The Christian community is celebrating Christmas to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ today.
- Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, Israel, and Christmas symbolizes hope, love, and salvation.
- Nepal Christian Federation has been marking Christmas since 2063 BS and organizes a festival in Kathmandu.
- Nepal has approximately 3 million Christians and over 13,000 churches, with special celebrations in Thamel, Baudha, Pokhara, and Sauraha.
