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Merry Christmas 2025: Today the festival of Christmas is being celebrated with pomp and joy all over the world. Celebrated on 25 December, this festival is one of the most sacred festivals for the followers of Christianity. On this day, the birth anniversary of Lord Jesus Christ is celebrated. A festive atmosphere is being seen all over the world with special prayers, midnight mass, carol singing and decorations in churches.
Christmas is no longer just a religious festival, but has become a global festival giving the message of love, peace, brotherhood and humanity. From America to Europe, Africa and Asia, its beauty is visible in every country. Let us know which country has the largest population of Christians celebrating Christmas, and how many Christians celebrate this holy festival in India.
Which country has the most Christians?
- According to data and projections for 2025, the country with the largest Christian population in the world is the United States.
- United States: It has the highest number of Christians, which is estimated between 219 million to 230 million.
- Brazil: This is the country with the second largest Christian population, where approximately 169 million to 185 million Christians live.
- Mexico: The number of Christians here is about 118 million to 120 million, which places it in third place.
What is the Christian population in India?
According to the 2011 census, the number of Christians in India was approximately 2.78 crore (2.3%). However, according to the latest estimates by 2025, this number is said to increase to between 33 million to 34 million. The Christian population in India is mainly in states like Kerala, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya and Manipur. Especially in the north-eastern states, the Christian community is in majority and there Christmas is celebrated as a big traditional and cultural festival.
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Christmas is celebrated in India too
There is special excitement about Christmas in the big cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Bengaluru. Churches are decorated with lights and flowers, Christmas trees, Santa Claus, cakes and decorative items are bought in abundance in the markets. Special programs are organized in schools and churches, in which the life of Lord Jesus and his messages are depicted.
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Christmas gives the message of peace and love
Therefore, Christmas is not just a day of celebration, but it is a festival of sacrifice, love, compassion and strengthening the spirit of humanity. The teachings of Lord Jesus Christ even today teach people to love and sympathize with each other. When the world is celebrating Christmas today, this festival gives the message of harmony and brotherhood among all religions and communities, this is its biggest beauty.
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