Why Is Christmas Celebrated? Its Religious and Spiritual Significance

Why Is Christmas Celebrated? Its Religious and Spiritual Significance

Why Is Christmas Celebrated? Its Religious and Spiritual Significance Christmas is celebrated every year on December 25 to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, one of the most influential spiritual figures in human history. For Christians, Christmas marks the arrival of the Son of God, sent to guide humanity toward love, faith, and salvation. Over time, Christmas has grown beyond a single religious observance and has become a global celebration of hope, compassion, and peace. […]

 December 22, 2025
When Ritual Meets Reality: How Devotional Festivals Are Changing in the 2020s

When Ritual Meets Reality: How Devotional Festivals Are Changing in the 2020s

When Ritual Meets Reality: How Devotional Festivals Are Changing in the 2020s In the 2020s, faith festivals around the world — from Diwali and Eid to Christmas, Navratri, and Kumbh Mela — are no longer only about rituals; they’ve become living expressions of cultural identity, social awareness, and global connection. As societies modernize and technology reshapes human life, devotional festivals are evolving too — blending the sacred with the social, the ancient with the contemporary. […]

 October 29, 2025
British school reverses ‘Christmas ban’ after hundreds of emails sent in response

British school reverses ‘Christmas ban’ after hundreds of emails sent in response

British school reverses ‘Christmas ban’ after hundreds of emails sent in response A British school that threatened to ban Christmas has been persuaded to reinstate it after receiving hundreds of “thoughtful” letters and emails from pupils, convincing teachers why celebrations should continue. Lady Lumley’s School in North Yorkshire first posted a statement to its website in mid-November, saying the children had been told Christmas would be cancelled for 2018 as the meaning had been “lost […]

 December 5, 2018