Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Northeast Celebrates Christmas with Joy
The northeastern states of India, especially Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Manipur, are celebrating Christmas with great joy.
The streets and churches are decorated with colorful lights, and people are singing carols.
In Mizoram, a Christmas Parade was held with the Chief Minister leading the way.
People are giving gifts to the poor and needy, and having big feasts with their families.
In Nagaland, the acting governor spoke about the importance of love, compassion, and unity.
In Manipur, an inter-faith celebration was held to pray for peace and harmony.
However, the Kuki-Zo Council mentioned that the ethnic conflict has caused suffering, and justice has not been delivered.
Despite this, people are encouraged to celebrate with their loved ones and remain united.
The northeastern states of India, particularly Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Manipur, are celebrating Christmas with vibrant carol singing, special church services, and elaborately decorated streets and homes.
In Mizoram, a Christmas Parade was held from Chanmari to Lammual in Aizawl district, led by Chief Minister Lalduhoma, with various performances and traditional Mizo attire showcased.
Churches, important installations, streets, homes, towns, and even trees were decorated with colorful lights and other decorative materials in Nagaland and Meghalaya.
An inter-faith Advent Christmas celebration was held at Diamond Jubilee Park in Imphal, Manipur, with prayers offered for peace, healing, and stability in the state.
The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) acknowledged the suffering caused by ethnic conflict but encouraged people to celebrate Christmas with their loved ones and remain united.
- Who
- People of Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Manipur, especially Christians
- What
- Christmas celebrations
- When
- December 24-26
- Where
- Northeastern states of India, particularly Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Manipur
- Why
- To celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, promote peace, joy, and family reunions, and foster social cohesion
Kuki-Zo Council (KZC)
General Celebrations
Celebration Amid Conflict
Kuki-Zo Council (KZC)
Kuki-Zo people have faced immense suffering due to ethnic conflict, and justice has not been delivered.
General Celebrations
Christmas is celebrated with joy, peace, and harmony in Mizoram, Nagaland, and Meghalaya.
- States Celebrating
- Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur
- Key Activities
- Carol singing, church services, decorations, community feasts, parades
- Mizoram Chief Minister
- Lalduhoma
- Nagaland Acting Governor
- Ajay Kumar Bhalla
- Manipur Governor
- Bhalla
- Kuki-Zo Council Chairman
- Henlianthang Thanglet
- Christmas Parade Location
- Aizawl district, Mizoram
- Inter-faith Celebration Location
- Diamond Jubilee Park, Imphal
