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Vibrant Christmas celebration

Published : Saturday, 21 December, 2024 at 12:00 AM  Count : 1415
Farhana Naznin
In Bangladesh, Christmas, locally known as "Borodin" (Big Day), is celebrated with vibrant enthusiasm, especially by the Christian community, which constitutes a small but significant part of the population. Here's how the festive spirit of Christmas unfolds in Bangladeshi culture:

The celebration begins with midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, followed by morning services on Christmas Day. Churches are beautifully decorated with lights, candles, and nativity scenes. Devotees offer special prayers for peace, prosperity, and the well-being of loved ones.


Homes and churches are adorned with Christmas trees, fairy lights, and colorful ornaments. Colorful alpona patterns are drawn on floors, incorporating Christian symbols like the cross or the star. Handmade stars and cribs depicting the Nativity scene are placed prominently in homes and churches.

Community members distribute gifts and food to the less fortunate, emphasizing the spirit of giving. Carol singing, dramas, and dance performances take place, often blending traditional Bangladeshi culture with Christian themes.

Christmas in Bangladesh often transcends religious boundaries, with neighbors and friends from other faiths participating in the celebrations, symbolizing unity and peace. Many wear new clothes, often a mix of traditional Bangladeshi attire like sarees and panjabis, paired with Christmas-themed accessories in red, green, and white.

This unique blend of traditional Bengali customs with global Christmas practices makes "Borodin" in Bangladesh a joyous and culturally rich celebration.



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