The Christian world is celebrating Christmas today.Christmas is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion.
On the occasion of the holly day, a solemn mass was held in the Vatican, which was led by the head of the Catholic Church. Pope Francis preached during the liturgy and appealed to the believers to pray for unity.