CHRISTMAS—the enchanting season of peace, joy, and togetherness—brings people from all walks of life into a celebration that transcends borders, cultures, and ethnicities.
In major cities around the country, shopping malls transform into mesmerising wonderlands, adorned with dazzling Christmas decors and shimmering lights.
These festive displays, complete with cheerful snowmen, Santa Claus, and Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer, evoke the charm of Western traditions and transport shoppers into a whimsical holiday dreamscape, igniting the spirit of the season.
Yet, for Christians, the essence of Christmas is rooted in a story far deeper than twinkling lights and festive cheer.
Over 2,000 years ago, on the first Noel, the great Roman Empire bustled with activity as people journeyed back to their hometowns to participate in a census ordered by Caesar Augustus.
Amidst this commotion, a quiet and profound miracle unfolded—a moment that would forever alter the course of history.
In the humble stillness of a simple shed, far removed from the grandeur of palaces and the comfort of bustling inns, a child was born—a child destined to bring a new hope to humanity.
The baby Jesus was born and placed in a manger, repurposed as a makeshift cradle. His entry into the world with a quiet grace and watched over by his loving mother, Mary marked the beginning of a message enduring peace and boundless love that continues to inspire and unite humanity every Christmas season.
Here is wishing all of you a Joyous Christmas and a good holiday!
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