New Delhi [India], December 20 (HBTV): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended a Christmas celebration at the residence of Union Minister George Kurian in Delhi, where he received a warm welcome and interacted with prominent members of the Christian community.

"Attended the Christmas celebrations at the residence of Union Minister Shri George Kurian Ji. Also interacted with eminent members of the Christian community," PM Modi said in a post on X.

PM Modi received a rousing welcome and was presented with a flower bouquet at the residence of the Kurian family. During the celebration, PM Modi also lighted candles and witnessed several programs.

Meanwhile, the Santhome Cathedral Basilica in Chennai is lit up with colourful lighting ahead of the Christmas festival.

Christmas is an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed by billions of people worldwide on December 25 as a religious and cultural event. On the occasion of Christmas, people across the country celebrate 'Christmas Eve' with midnight masses being held in several states. The churches get lit up, and revellers burst firecrackers to ring in the festival of merriment.

Christmas is one of the most sacred days in Christianity and is often spent with friends and family. People set up Christmas trees in their homes and decorate with lights and hanging wreaths. The day is also marked by celebratory homecomings, warm family gatherings, and eatouts. Carol singing, dazzling Christmas lights, and richly decked-up Christmas trees entice folks to join in the celebrations on this day.   

(ANI)