There is tremendous enthusiasm in the Christian community regarding Christmas. On the eve of Christmas, all the churches of Chakradharpur are lit up. The churches have been decorated with colorful fringes. Special prayer meetings were held in all the churches of the city on Sunday evening. Prayed to Lord Jesus for the prosperity of the country and the world. As soon as the prayer meeting ended, the church echoed with jingle bell songs. Christ Raja Church, Red Church, JIEL Church, Believers Eastern Church, Budhigora Church located in Potka of the city have been decorated attractively. People of the society have also decorated their homes and establishments and planted Christmas trees.
Crowds will gather in churches today
On Monday morning, a crowd of Christian followers will gather in churches. By organizing a prayer meeting, prayers will be sought from Lord Jesus for the prosperity of the country, progress and eradication of evils from the world. Father Paul Bodra and Father S. Puthumay Raj, parish priests of Christ Raja Church, said that all preparations for Christmas have been completed. Prayer meetings will be conducted by Christian religious leaders from the morning itself. On Christmas day, a prayer meeting will be conducted by parish priest Father Paul Bodra and Father S. Putumay Raj at Christ Raja Church from 7 am. Prayers will be offered by Father Rev. Simeon Nam in the Red Church in Potka. A prayer meeting will be held under the leadership of Father Rev CK Marandi at the JIEL Church located near the New Bus Stand.
pre booked cake
There was a lot of activity in the market regarding Christmas. Cake has great importance in this festival. The Christian community has booked the cake a day in advance. There was also a demand for Christmas tree on the eve. Small to big Christmas trees are sold in the market for Rs 100 to Rs 2,000. Children also did a lot of shopping for Santa Claus. Santa Claus caps were sold in the market ranging from Rs 5 to Rs 300.