Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ. The name 'Christmas' comes from the Mass of Christ. Year after year, around the world, people celebrate the birth on December 25 by attending mid-night eucharist service. It's a day “ and a colourful season, in some countries it is end of autumn and beginning of the snowfall. Christmas is filled with carol singing, fir trees beautifully decorated, exchanging sweets and gifts, traditional food and parties during the whole festive season, which is filled with love, happiness and music. And, among all the celebrations, you should give a thought on the birth place of Jesus Christ, how it will be this year, the usually bustling streets of Jerusalem where Christmas was at it best with the joy to world spread from Bethlehem since Christ was born. In the deadly war waged by Israel in Gaza, sadly these Christians have to watch for bomb shells rather than the beautiful shining stars and glittering Christmas trees. As we spend time on this holy day, we should keep Jerusalem and the innocent people in our prayers.
