| Ha ha ha, la la la and ho ho ho are just some of the | | | | Family members circle around the Christmas tree and |
| sounds that remind us that Christmas is just round | | | | sing Christmas carols like "We Wish you a Merry |
| the corner. Irresistible sales, shopping escapades, | | | | Christmas" or Jingle Bells" to enliven the spirits of |
| giggling kids, fun and frolic, loads of parties, king size | | | | Xmas. Christmas carols are an integral part of this |
| feasts and long cozy holidays are just some of the | | | | festivity. Families hymn it and sing along with the |
| exciting aspects of Christmas. | | | | church chorus, which sets the festive mood. Carols |
| Christmas is a day to commemorate the birth of | | | | reminds everyone that it's Christmas again! - A time |
| Jesus Christ. On the Christmas Eve, people offer | | | | of singing, dancing, enjoying and merry making. It's |
| prayer at the churches. They light candles and seek | | | | said, at the time of Jesus' birth, the angels sang |
| blessings of Jesus Christ. On this festive day, "Merry | | | | various songs when they encountered the shepherds |
| Christmas" and "Happy Christmas" echoes from all | | | | in order to tell them the news of Jesus' birth. This |
| the directions. | | | | practice is followed till date and it is a tradition to sing |
| During this time around, everybody is busy in serious | | | | carols on Christmas. |
| shopping; busy buying Christmas Gifts for their family, | | | | Christmas is very popular amongst all age-groups |
| friends, peers, associates and acquaintances. | | | | especially, with the kids. On the Christmas Eve, kids |
| Christmas is a festival associated with the exchange | | | | wait top receive gifts for the Santa Claus. St. Nick is |
| of gifts. With the arrival of the Christmas, people | | | | a very popular figure and the X-Mas Day many |
| start planning for Christmas shopping and preparing a | | | | people impersonate Santa Claus. They can be seen |
| list for Christmas gifts. Although, it is quite a daunting | | | | with a big pot belly, white bread and a bag full of |
| task to find a right gift for your loved ones, various | | | | gifts on the streets distributing gifts. |
| store and online websites offer interesting and unique | | | | On Christmas people decorate their houses using |
| Christmas gift ideas. Christmas corporate gifts, gift | | | | centerpieces of angels and doves, new tableware, |
| baskets, Christmas greeting cards and ecards are | | | | kitchenware and flowers wreath. Stockings filled with |
| just some of the options available there. | | | | gifts and goodies are placed near the fireplace. For |
| On the onset of the winter festivity, people hunt to | | | | yummy treats, chocolate cookies and cakes are |
| find a Xmas tree for their house. The tree is said to | | | | prepared at home to serve the guests. |
| be the partner of your happiness and excitement. All | | | | Christmas is the time to be simply happy and greet |
| the members of the family decorate the Christmas | | | | everyone all and sundry. Christmas wishes are |
| tree with beautiful ornaments like baubles, shining | | | | exchanged verbally with friends and loved ones to |
| stars, lights, bells, confetti and streamers, and pile | | | | express you love, care, appreciation and gratitude. |
| some gifts under it. | | | | |