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The selection of the date of December 25 is believed to be nine months after the Annunciation which actually celebrates the conception of Jesus Christ on the date of March 25 which coincides with the spring equinox. The Early Christians initially focused on Easter as their main celebration; though however, as Christianity spread more and more, Christmas gained significant prominence. Near about by the sixth century, it was started being celebrated in numerous regions which including Jerusalem and Constantinople while it evolved into a significant holiday that combined religious observance with local customs and traditions.

Dhirubhai Ambani School's annual day celebrations saw a star-studded turnout as Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai attended to support their daughter, Aaradhya. The couple, who have recently been at the centre of marital speculation, made a joint appearance at the event, accompanied by Abhishek’s father and Aaradhya's grandfather, the legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan. At the celebration, Abhishek and Aishwarya coordinated in matching black outfits, while Amitabh opted for a more formal look with a blazer and white shirt. The actress was spotted holding her father-in-law’s hand as they walked into the venue together. The school staff and attendees warmly greeted the veteran actor as he arrived with his family. One heartwarming moment captured on camera showed Abhishek lovingly tending to Aishwarya’s dupatta, ensuring she didn’t step on it, while Aishwarya stood close to Amitabh, likely offering support.

Goa Liberation Day is celebrated every year on December 19 mark Goa's freedom from Portuguese rule in 1961. The liberation ended the struggle of freedom fighters against the 451 years of colonial rule. Goa became an integral part of India. The day celebrates the struggle, resilience, and fight of all freedom fighters who fought to achieve the freedom. On this day, various activities are organised in different schools and colleges such as speech competitions, drawing, poster making etc. to commemorate the day.

Back then such festivities actually included feasting, dancing and various others forms of merriment. During the 4th century, the church leaders from all over the world actually sought to convert the pagans to Christianity by adopting the date December 25 as the very official date for celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ while aligning it with existing winter solstice traditions. Also Read: Who Did Lionel Messi Vote for in The Best FIFA Awards 2024? His Surprising Picks Revealed

The gift-bearing legend of Santa was introduced to the United States by immigrants, much like many other holiday customs. Our Santa is a cross between the Dutch Sinterklaas, England's Father Christmas, and the Green Saint Nicholas, as quoted in a report by Today. Many children in the United States go to Santa for pictures and to give him their Christmas wishes. They then wait patiently or not for the big day, which is December 25, to see if their wishes are fulfilled.

Hyderabad police have issued specific guidelines for New Year’s Eve celebrations, requiring event organizers to secure permissions in advance. The instructions, outlined in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Rachakonda Commissionerate, aim to ensure safety and compliance during the events. Mandatory permissions and safety measures According to the statement, all events, whether ticketed or non-ticketed and held indoors or outdoors, must obtain police permission at least 12 days in advance. The statement emphasized, “All the events must and should obtain permission from the police regardless of whether the event is held indoors or outdoors.”

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Rohit Sharma is the first to admit that his recent batting form has been below par but he continues to «feel good» about his game, providing him hope for the remaining two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Rohit, who did not play the series opener in Perth due to the birth of his second child, has managed scores of 3, 6 and 10 on the tour. His return to the middle-order after six years to accommodate KL Rahul at the top has made the task even more challenging for him. Following the drawn Test at the Gabba, Rohit made an honest assessment of his batting Down Under. «I have not batted well. There's no harm in accepting that. But I know what's in my mind, how I'm preparing myself. All those boxes are very much ticked. It's just about spending as much time as possible, which I'm pretty sure I'm just there,» Rohit said in the post match press conference.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. ‘The Lovers’, a Francis Newton Souza artwork that made headlines at an auction of South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art by Christie’s in New York in March, is one of the 10 most expensive paintings sold by the iconic British auction house this year.

Taylor Swift reportedly received $175K in birthday presents from Travis Kelce, and a source close to the couple clarified this. Although there were no reports of Taylor Swift celebrating her 35th birthday this past weekend with friends, the singer still appears to have had a fantastic birthday, as quoted in a report by Marie Claire. On Friday evening, Travis Kelce attended the Kansas City Chiefs' required holiday party, but he reportedly left early to join Swift for a private celebration of Swift's birthday. Even though the celebration was modest, Kelce's presents for Swift were anything but, if a report from The Sun that lists the opulent items the NFL player gave her to embrace the occasion is any indication. According to The Sun, Kelce spent nearly $175,000 on flowers and jewellery for Swift, including:

Atlee Kumar, the celebrated filmmaker known for his blockbuster hits, is gearing up for the release of his latest production venture, Baby John. The director and its star cast, Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh and Wamiqa Gabbi have been busy with promotional activities. As a part of it, they recently graced the sets of the Great Indian Kapil Show. However, looks like a certain segment of the episode has been garnering attention on social media for all the wrong reasons. As part of promotional efforts, the team of Baby John, including Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Atlee, recently made an appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show, hosted by the ever-popular Kapil Sharma. A specific moment from the episode has drawn significant attention, involving a question Kapil posed to Atlee. An individual took to Reddit and questioned why people ask disrespectful questions that demean others for their skin colour. According to the Redditor, the question implied that Atlee’s physical appearance doesn’t align with his towering stature as a filmmaker.

Will Smith and Jamie Foxx, along with these other celebrities, have distanced themselves from Sean Diddy Combs. Celebrities attending a Sean Diddy Combs White Party used to be cool, but there’s been a paradigm shift where distancing themselves from the scandal-plagued hip-hop mogul is the main focus right now. Well-known celebrities who used to hang out or party with Combs, such as Will Smith and Jamie Foxx, are publicly separating themselves from the founder of Bad Boy Entertainment, who has refuted the accusations against him as he awaits his trial date on May 5, 2025, on federal human trafficking and racketeering charges, as quoted in a report.

Army's northern command Monday organised wreath-laying ceremonies at various places in Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh to celebrate Vijay Diwas, which marks India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war that led to the birth of Bangladesh as an independent nation. The Udhampur-based Northern Command commemorated the occasion with a wreath-laying ceremony led by its General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Lt Gen M V Suchindra Kumar at the Dhruva War Memorial, the Army said. «He (Lt Gen Kumar) interacted with veterans who continue to inspire us through their legacy of courage and dedication,» the Northern Command said in a post on X. The Jammu-based Tiger Division also celebrated the day at the 'Balidan Stambh', a war memorial, here.

Shoppers laden with bags from Fendi, Loewe, Prada and other designer labels clog the narrow sidewalks of Milan’s swankiest shopping street

Antony Thattil in a dreamy wedding held in Goa, delighting her fans with glimpses of both traditional and Western ceremonies. The celebrations began with two Hindu rituals, where Keerthy stunned in exquisite sarees. For the first ceremony, she chose a vibrant yellow and green Kanjeevaram saree by Anita Dongre, breaking away from conventional reds. Adding a personal touch, she had a poem woven into the fabric. Her traditional South Indian bridal look was completed with layered necklaces, hair accessories, and arm jewellery. In the second Hindu ceremony, she embraced the classic bridal red, wearing a deep red saree paired with a matching blouse. This saree, deeply sentimental, belonged to her mother and symbolized Keerthy’s way of honoring her mother’s love and legacy. She complemented the look with an ornate diamond and ruby jewellery set that matched the saree’s richness. For her official wedding attire, Keerthy donned a parrot green madisar saree, draped in the Iyengar Kattu style, a nod to her Tamil Iyengar heritage. Antony complemented her perfectly, wearing a gold-cream vesti.

Las Vegas Strip to the record-breaking crowds watching Caitlin Clark sink dazzlingly deep 3-pointers, 2024 featured superstars rising to meet the moment. Just 10 months after signing a then-record $700 million, 10-year contract, Shohei Ohtani of Japan took the Los Angeles Dodgers to the World Series, where the team beat the New York Yankees for the title. The Boston Celtics won their league-best 18th NBA championship ring. In Las Vegas, the Kansas City Chiefs celebrated their second straight Super Bowl title with the most famous fan on the planet, Taylor Swift, cheering on her boyfriend, tight end Travis Kelce. One athlete, though, best captured the zeitgeist of 2024: Clark.

Mukti Joddhas and serving officers of the Bangladeshi armed forces arrived here on Sunday evening to attend the Vijay Diwas celebrations, a defence official said. The Vijay Diwas celebrations on Monday will be attended by West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, he said. The nine-member delegation is headed by a brigadier-rank officer of the Bangladesh Army, the official said. Six other family members of the delegates are also accompanying them for attending the Vijay Diwas celebrations in Kolkata on December 16, which marks Indian Armed Forces' historic victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, he said.

The video, captioned “To walk like a human, you must first learn to stumble like a human,” struck a chord with viewers. Optimus’s uneven gait reminded many of a toddler’s first steps or a tipsy reveler trying to regain balance after a late night out.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has dismissed the Congress party's vehement objection to Electronic Voting Machines, and echoed the BJP's defence — you can't accept election results when you win, and blame EVMs when you lose. «When you get a hundred plus members of Parliament using the same EVMs, and you celebrate that as sort of a victory for your party, you can't then a few months later turn around and say… we don't like these EVMs because now the election results aren't going the way we would like them to,» Abdullah told PTI in an exclusive interview on Friday. Told that he sounded suspiciously like a BJP spokesman, Abdullah reacted with «God forbid!» He then added: «No, it's just that… what's right is right.» He said he speaks based on principles rather than with partisan loyalty and cited his support for infrastructure projects like the Central Vista as an example of his independent thinking.

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