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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of Christmas and recalled the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Pointing out that the religious leader's preachings place the topmost emphasis on “service, kindness, and humility”, the Prime Minister wished his fellow Indians a healthy and prosperous life. “Christmas greetings to everyone! We recall the life and noble teachings of Jesus Christ, which placed topmost emphasis on service, kindness, and humility,” tweeted Prime Minister Modi. “May everyone be healthy and prosperous. May there be harmony all around.”
Christmas is celebrated every year on December 25 and marks the birth of Jesus Christ. It is observed by the Christian community across the globe by singing carols and exchanging gifts, as the festival aims to spread the message of peace and prosperity.
This year, too, Christmas is being widely celebrated across the country with much fervour, in accordance with the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) guidelines.
Midnight mass was held at several churches in Goa, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Puducherry, West Bengal, and Karnataka following the Covid-19 protocols.
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