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Prayers And Carole: Christians In Nepal Mark The Christmas Eve
A mass prayer ceremony takes place in the Assumption Church in Lalitpur, Nepal, on December 24, 2025. Churches across Nepal are decorated with lights and decorations to mark the evening with gaiety and fanfare praising Christ. The Assumption Church in Lalitpur is also decorated with lighting, and a Christmas tree is set in the courtyard, becoming the center of attraction for visitors. Christmas, a Christian holiday honoring the birth of Jesus Christ, features diverse traditions around the world. These traditions share key traits involving the themes of light and evergreens. Other communities also join the celebration in Nepal as it is recently observed as a national festival. People across the world observe the festival with traditions and practices that include decorating Christmas trees, exchanging gifts, sharing meals with family and friends, and waiting for Santa Claus to arrive. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #13127430 |
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| Photographer | Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto |
| Category | Religion and Belief |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto |
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