December 25: Christmas being celebrated today
Summary
The Christian community in Nepal is celebrating Christmas today, marking the birth of Jesus Christ with festivals and public holiday.
Key Points
- Christmas commemorates the birthday of Jesus Christ, who was born in Bethlehem, Israel.
- The occasion is observed as a day of hope, love, peace, and liberation.
- Nepal Christian Federation has been marking Christmas since 2063 BS with celebrations in Kathmandu.
- There are about 3 million Christians and over 13,000 churches in Nepal, and the government has declared a public holiday for the day.
