Merry Christmas 2021 Live: PM Modi Greets Nation On Christmas

Christmas 2021 Celebration Updates: Omicron, the new virus strain, has disrupted holiday travel.

Greetings have started pouring in as yet another Christmas has arrived amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Pope calling on the faithful to value the "little things in life" and show solidarity with the poor 

President Ram Nath Kovind too shared his greetings on Christmas Eve and urged the citizens to resolve to build a society based on the values of justice and liberty by adopting the ideals and teachings of Jesus Christ in their lives.

In a message, the President has said, "On the auspicious occasion of Christmas, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all the fellow citizens, especially our Christian brothers and sisters."

Similarly, PM Modi greeted the nation this morning, tweeting, "Christmas greetings to everyone! We recall the life and noble teachings of Jesus Christ, which placed topmost emphasis on service, kindness and humility. May everyone be healthy and prosperous. May there be harmony all around."

Meanwhile, Omicron, the new coronavirus strain has disrupted holiday travel during the Christmas weekend, with tracking websites reporting over 2,300 flight cancellations around the world.

Several states in the country, including capital Delhi, have banned Christmas celebrations in view of a rise in Omicron cases.

Here are the LIVE Updates on Christmas 2021:

Dec 25, 2021 14:13 (IST)

J&K Tourism Department Organises Cake Competition On Christmas

Jammu and Kashmir, organised a cake competition for the Christmas festival at IHM on Saturday. The competition was based on two rounds-preliminary and final round. Eight well-skilled entrepreneurs entered the final round. Read more

Dec 25, 2021 11:12 (IST)

Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a 50ft long, 28ft wide sand sculpture of Santa Claus with about 5,400 red roses and other flowers in Puri on the occasion of Christmas.

Dec 25, 2021 11:12 (IST)

People offered prayers at St. Mary's Church in Kalaburagi on the occasion of Christmas.

Dec 25, 2021 08:23 (IST)

"Recall Noble Teachings Of Jesus Christ": PM Tweets Christmas Greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted Christmas greetings this morning as the country celebrated the festival amid restrictions in public places due to the pandemic. Read more

Dec 25, 2021 07:04 (IST)

People attend midnight mass at different churches in Puducherry.

Dec 25, 2021 07:03 (IST)

Locals along with foreigners offered prayers at Church of St. John in the Wilderness in Dharamshala on the eve of Christmas.

Dec 25, 2021 07:03 (IST)

Central Baptist Church in Chandni Chowk and Sacred Heart Cathedral in Gol Market remain closed for visitors on #Christmas due to COVID-19.

Dec 25, 2021 07:02 (IST)

Maharashtra Govt has asked churches to permit devotees only up to 50% of their capacity for the midnight mass

Visual from St. Michael's Church in Mahim, Mumbai

Dec 25, 2021 07:02 (IST)

 Midnight mass prayers held at St. Teresa's Church in Kolkata on the occasion of Christmas.

Dec 25, 2021 07:01 (IST)

Mass prayers held at Saint Francis Church in Bengaluru, Karnataka.