Christmas Celebration

 ABOUT CHRISTMAS

Christmas is celebrated globally on 25th December every year. It is celebrated as a birthday of Lord Jesus, featuring decorations, gifts, feasts, and traditions symbolising love and goodwill. Christmas, a time of warmth and joy, brings families together in the embrace of festive traditions. Twinkling lights adorn homes, and the scent of pine fills the air as decorated trees stand proudly. Laughter echoes through gatherings, accompanied by the exchange of thoughtful gifts. In the kitchen, the aroma of holiday treats delights the senses, and the promise of a hearty feast draws loved ones close. Yet, beyond the material celebrations, Christmas carries a deeper meaning—a season of giving, love, and reflection. It's a time when hearts open, and the spirit of generosity prevails, making it a truly magical and cherished occasion.

CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS IN DIFFERENT CONTINENTS.

ASIA

In Asia, Christmas is celebrated with a blend of cultural diversity and unique traditions. Dazzling lights adorn bustling cities, and markets brim with vibrant decorations and festive delights. While some regions embrace Western customs with decorated trees and gift exchanges, others infuse their own cultural elements into the celebrations. Churches resonate with hymns, and families gather for elaborate feasts featuring local dishes. In some places, lantern festivals and parades add a distinctive touch to the season. Throughout Asia, the universal themes of love and generosity prevail, fostering a sense of unity as people come together to celebrate the joyous occasion in their own culturally rich and diverse ways.

SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

In the Southern United States, Christmas is celebrated with a unique blend of traditions rooted in Southern hospitality and warmth. Decorations include magnolia wreaths, and homes are adorned with twinkling lights. Traditional Southern dishes  ham, collard greens, and pecan pie take center stage at festive meals. Caroling often extends beyond neighborhoods, echoing in the mild winter air. Many communities host vibrant parades featuring floats adorned with cotton bolls and peach blossoms. Churches play a pivotal role, organizing special services with a focus on community and faith. Overall, Christmas in the South is a harmonious fusion of cultural richness and cherished customs.

NORTHERN UNITED STATES

In Northern UNITED STATES., Christmas is embraced with a charming winter wonderland spirit. Snow-covered landscapes set the scene for festive decorations and twinkling lights. Families gather around crackling fireplaces, exchanging gifts and savoring hearty seasonal meals. Towns host parades with Santa Claus, and outdoor activities like ice skating and sledding become cherished traditions. Churches hold candlelit services, resonating with hymns and joyous melodies. The northern cold is offset by the warmth of holiday cheer, creating a magical atmosphere that embodies the spirit of giving, togetherness, and the joyous celebration of Christmas in the midst of a picturesque winter backdrop.

AFRICA

In Africa, Christmas is celebrated with vibrant cultural diversity and joy. Communities come together for festive gatherings, sharing traditional meals, music, and dance. Many regions blend Christian traditions with local customs, creating unique celebrations. Colorful markets showcase handmade crafts, and streets light up with decorations. Families exchange gifts, emphasising the spirit of generosity. Churches host special services, and choirs sing hymns. In some areas, outdoor events feature performances and parades. Despite variations across the continent, the essence of Christmas in Africa lies in unity, warmth, and a shared sense of spirituality, fostering a memorable and inclusive festive atmosphere.Gvi 8 In Northern U.S., Christmas is embraced with a charming winter wonderland spirit. Snow-covered landscapes set the scene for festive decorations and twinkling lights. Families gather around crackling fireplaces, exchanging gifts and savoring hearty seasonal meals. Towns host parades with Santa Claus, and outdoor activities like ice skating and sledding become cherished traditions. Churches hold candlelit services, resonating with hymns and joyous melodies. The northern cold is offset by the warmth of holiday cheer, creating a magical atmosphere that embodies the spirit of giving, togetherness, and the joyous celebration of Christmas in the midst of a picturesque winter backdrop.

AUSTRALIA

In Australia, Christmas is a unique blend of traditional festivities and a sun-soaked, summer atmosphere. Families often celebrate with outdoor barbecues, beach gatherings, and picnics under the warm sun. While the iconic Christmas tree is adorned, it's not uncommon to see decorations featuring native flora. Australians embrace the holiday spirit with a laid-back vibe, enjoying seafood feasts, cold treats, and refreshing beverages. Carol singing and festive events bring communities together. Despite the absence of snow, the joy of giving and receiving gifts, coupled with the spirit of togetherness, makes Christmas in Australia a special occasion filled with warmth and outdoor merriment.

ANTARCTICA

In Antarctica, Christmas is a unique celebration amid icy landscapes. Researchers in scientific stations gather, fostering a sense of camaraderie despite the harsh conditions. Decorated with makeshift ornaments, the stations echo with holiday cheer. Traditional festive meals are prepared, showcasing a blend of international flavors. The chilling winds outside contrast with the warmth inside, as carols play and shared stories create a familial atmosphere. Limited daylight adds a surreal touch to the festivities, with the Antarctic landscape providing a serene backdrop. Despite the isolation, the spirit of Christmas thrives, offering a moment of joy and connection in the frozen expanses of the southernmost continent.

EUROPE

In Europe, Christmas is a magical time marked by festive markets adorned with twinkling lights. Cities transform into winter wonderlands, hosting enchanting displays and lively celebrations. Traditional Christmas markets showcase handcrafted ornaments, seasonal treats, and warming beverages. Families come together for elaborate feasts, savoring regional delicacies. Churches resonate with timeless carols, and historical traditions like the Yule log and Advent calendars are honoured. Streets are draped in decorations, and a crisp winter chill enhances the cozy atmosphere. Europe's rich cultural diversity is reflected in varied customs, yet a shared joy unites the continent as it embraces the spirit of giving and togetherness.

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Article on Sound Sleep

                    Sound Sleep

    Health is Wealth. Health is very important to our regular work. To maintain our health, regular exercise, yoga, meditation, diet etc. are necessary. But inspite of this sound sleep is an important factor to maintain good health.

    Due to progress of our science and technology our life has become comfortable and luxurious but it also become restless. Most of the people doing sedentary work. Due to the continuous use of mobile phones, internet etc. not even elders but children are also facing health problem. Our changing lifestyle and working system which affects our physical, mental and overall health. 

     Lack of sleep has been linked to an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Sleep deficiency can lead to irritability, mood swings, and increased stress levels. Chronic sleep deprivation is linked to mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety. Sleep influences hormones that regulate appetite, stress, and mood. Lack of sleep disturbs these hormones, leading to increased cravings for unhealthy foods and higher stress levels.

     A sound sleep is essential for various physiological functions, cognitive abilities, and emotional well-being. When we sleep, our body undergoes crucial processes that promote physical and mental health.

During deep sleep, the body repairs muscles and tissues, boosts immune function, and releases growth hormones. Adequate rest also plays a significant role in regulating metabolism and maintaining a healthy weight.

     In conclusion, sound sleep is a cornerstone of good health. It is for physical restoration, cognitive functions, emotional well-being, and hormonal balance. Prioritising sleep and establishing healthy sleep habits can significantly improve overall quality of life, promoting optimal physical and mental health.

Expansion of idea on Faith is created by yourself

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                  

Faith is created by yourself

“Faith is created by yourself” is a very good proverb. It means that if you have self confidence and capability of doing your work with your own interest and then you can overcome by difficulties and complete your task easily. It can be explained in detail by the following story.

Once there was a boy named Sunny living in a metropolitan city. He was very scholar and studious. He was also good in sports. When Sunny was in 5^th standard, his parents went to their familiar astrologer to know about the future of their son. By looking at his horoscope the astrologer told his parents that the stars of education are very poor that their son might not take the higher education. Sunny’s  parents shocked when they heard this. His parents worried about Sunny’s future though he was too brilliant.

When Sunny came to know about himself he decided to remove the false prediction of the astrologer. So he studied hard and became a successful doctor.

If you have self confidence no one can stop you to achieve your goal.

Faith is created 

by yourself

Essay on COVID-19 PANDEMIC

COVID-19 PANDEMIC

About COVID-19

COVID-19 Coronavirus which originated in China spreads all around the world rapidly and became a pandemic. Unfortunately, there is no vaccine or antiviral drugs yet available. Most of the countries had locked down. This affects the common people and laborers. The economic status of countries all over the world had been declined. The government tried to break the link of spreading of C2OVID-19 by making lockdown. But it's not the job of the only government. It is the responsibility of every citizen to follow the instructions given by the government.

As there is no proper medicine available the people who are suffering from diseases like diabetes, cancer, etc. has affected quickly by a coronavirus and such patients may lead to death also. So it is necessary to increase the immunity power to fight against COVID-19. It shows common symptoms as given below. 

Symptoms of COVID-19

·       *  Fever is the main symptoms of COVID-19

·  *   Dry coughing, sore throat, throat pain

·  *   Aches and muscle pain

·  *   Fatigue and tiredness

·  *   No sense of taste and smell

If the patient has mild symptoms, he may get a cure immediately. But for major symptoms, the patient needs to hospitalize. The patient experiences difficulty in breathing.

          But to avoid this you must take precautions and spend some time on yourself to make your body resistive to fight against coronavirus. You increase your immunity power so though the coronavirus enters the body it will be destroyed. Some precautions and measure to increase the immunity power is given below:

Precautions and measures to increase the immunity power are given below.

Precautions:

·       *  Use mask compulsory while going out

·   *  Go out if necessary

·   * Sanitize your hands often if you touch anything or object or also while exchanging money.

·   *  When you return home sanitize the things you carry with you. Wash your hands and legs. Keep all the things away which you brought from outside.

·   * Take hair bath and dispose of the mask carefully if it is used and throw or wash the mask and clothes you wore carefully and keep separate.

·   *  Add some salt or alum powder into water and immersed the vegetables and fruits you brought in it for 10 minutes. Then wash them and wiped with a clean cloth then wash the cloth you used for wiping and keep it aside.  

    To  increase immunity power :

·       *  You drink hot water (about 40-60* C)

·   *  Drink hot milk by adding little turmeric powder in it and you can also boil the water on adding turmeric powder and take it twice or thrice a day.

·   *   Take chyawanprash twice a day.

·   *   Include food items containing protein into your diet.

·   *  Make a powder of 5-6 black pepper, a small piece of cinnamon, 2 cloves. Take a glass of water and add 1 tablespoon of the above mixture in it. Add 4-5 holy basil leaves (Tulsi), add a little jaggery. Boil the water until it remains a quarter part. Drink this water at least twice a day.

·   *  Include protein-rich food items viz., milk, eggs, fish, meat, pulses, vegetable soup, fish, etc. in your diet. Also, eat fresh fruit containing vitamin C.

·   *  Eat fresh and hot food.

   Simple Home-based Therapies  

·      *   Do gargling with hot water by adding a little salt in it. Do this at least twice salt in it.

·  *   Do this at least twice a day.

·  *  Practice breathing exercises regularly.

·  *  Take steam of hot water at least twice a day. This will help you to clean your nose. If any virus has stuck too deep inside the nose will get destroyed.

·  *  You can also do Jalneti to improve breathing. Jalneti is a very simple way to wash the nasal passage. It is a very easy procedure. Before doing this we need to do kapalbhati (breath out air through the nose) for 2 minutes. This will open your nasal passage. The simple plastic pot of which can hold 45ml of water having a tube in it. You take lukewarm water for doing jalneti. You stand at the left nostril and close the right nostril by the index finger. Now breathe in through the tube. As the water comes up open the right nostril and let the water pass out through it. After doing this activity again do kapalbhati for 2 minutes to remove the water from the nose. Repeat this procedure by putting the tube in the right nostril and again do the kapalbhati for 2 minutes. This will help you to wash away the virus if it has attached inside the nose. You do the jalneti twice a day. There are many videos available on jalneti you can refer that also.

          If you follow all the measures given above and increase your immunity power not only coronaviruses but also the viruses of any other diseases will never affect you.

          Friends, I hope you will do so and increase your immunity power. If every person in the world will do so then itz will be easy to break the link of coronavirus spreading any more. And one day the COVID-19 will eradicate completely from the world.

COVID-19 PANDEMIC

A Speech on Keep Your School Neat and Clean

  

Speech on Keep Your 

School Neat and Clean

    Good morning all of you. Respected Principal, teachers, and all the students present here, I would like to thank you all of you had given me a chance to say a few words on the topic, “keep your school Neat and clean.”

We all are familiar with the proverb, ‘Cleanliness is next to godliness.’ As we get up early in the morning our day starts with personal hygiene. We brush our teeth, take our bath, wear clean clothes, we clean our house and surrounding, etc. Personal hygiene and clean surrounding keep us healthy. Likewise, as we are the students of our school, it’s our responsibility to keep our school neat and clean. I have been noticed that some students eat their tiffin on the ground in a group. It’s a good thing but after eating they did not gather plastic bags, paper bags, food leftovers, etc. and not throw it into the dustbin.          

Also, some students eat tiffin in the classroom. They do so because they want to finish their tiffin hurriedly and want to play before recess time over. Some students have the habit of writing on the walls with pencils or pens. Some students make the holes on the desk by pencils or compass pointer. Some students making paper balls and dropping unnecessarily here and there in the class.  Thus they make their classroom dirty. In this way, they did not care about cleaning their classroom. Don’t feel bad my friends as I said about you. In our primary school, we learned about good habits. But we had forgotten it as we promoted in the higher classes. Our Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi has launched the campaign of Swachch Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission) on 2^nd October 2014. He advised every citizen to keep the surroundings clean and neat.

So I request you to all that you all promise me that you all start your duty of keeping our school neat and clean from today onwards. I hope you will do so.

Thanking you once again.

A Speech on Keep Your 

School Neat and Clean

Essay on The scene I viewed from my Bedroom Window

         

     The Scene I Viewed from my Bedroom window

 It was on the Sunday of March. I get up early in the morning as usual. There are many trees around our building compound. I can see Coconut trees, Mango trees, Hibiscus trees, etc. from my bedroom window. Also, there is a road outside the building and on the opposite side, there are many shops. Also, there is a park across the road. I took my wash and came again.

The Early Morning 

scene I viewed. 

I opened the window the cold breeze of wind entered into the room. I feel very fresh. Then I looked outside I just pleased to see the red hibiscus flower blossoms on the tree. The birds were chirping and flying here and there. The mango tree also had blossoms on it and its fragrance was spread everywhere. Then I noticed one nest on the mango tree. There were birdies in the nest peeping out of the nest. It was a really pleasant sight. I saw that the road was not much crowded. The buses and other vehicles were running across the road. The milkmen and the newspaper delivery boys were busy doing their work. Also the sweepers, the garbage collector were doing their work. Some hawkers are seen outside the park. Some people were taking the morning walks in the park. Some were doing jogging on the path around the park, some people doing yoga in the park. Children were playing in the park. Some stray dogs were seen on the footpath. Really, this early morning scene made my mind fresh and I feel energetic.

         The afternoon

 scene I viewed

         After having my lunch in the afternoon I went into my room. I just saw outside. It was very bright and hot. Everything was silent. The birds were resting on the branches. The birdies were inside the nest. The red hibiscus flowers were not there on the tree. I saw only buds and hardly one or two flowers. The fragrance of mango blossoms was still there. There were not many vehicles running across the road. Hardly two or three persons were at the bus stop. The shops were closed. No one was there in the park except two persons who were sleeping on the benches under the tree. Hardly, any pedlar had seen on the road. I saw two stray dogs sleeping in front of the shops. The security of the building opposite building was yawning. Only one squirrel was making noise. By seeing all this I also felt sleepy and took a nap for a while.

        

         The evening scene I viewed

         In the evening my mother gave me tea and some snacks. Now again I felt to see outside so I looked out. Now I saw many buds on the hibiscus tree. The fragrance of the mango blossoms was still there. The birds were started returning to their nest. The birdies were peeping out and making noise. Now many people were there on the road. I saw many people on the stop waiting for the bus. Now so many vehicles running across the road. Many people I saw in the shops. The park was also crowded. There were many children now playing in the park. Many hawkers I could see outside the park. The gardener was watering the plants in the parks. There was much crowd everywhere in the evening time.

          On that day I had seen the scene at a different time of the day. But I like an early morning scene which made me fresh and energetic.

The Scene I viewed from my Bedroom window

Article on Yoga Day

The World Yoga Day

       The World Yoga Day has been celebrated on 21^st June every year since 2015. The World Yoga Day has been declared by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi in the UN General Assembly held in 2014. Yoga is originally from India. Yoga is the practice of physical exercise in ancient India. Yoga is the practice of physical, mental, and spiritual maintenance. The world yoga day is celebrated to increase the awakening of the people regarding yoga.

The need for Yoga  

Our life became so busy and restless in such a way that we do not have time to take care of health. Most of the people in the world are doing secondary work. Due to the facility of computers, the internet, smartphones, etc. people can do most of the work just by sitting in one place constantly from any place in the world. In the offices, one person can do the job of the four-person. Also, people get the habit of eating junk food, snacks, fast food, etc. any time when they feel hungry. But this results in weakening the life of the community power. Thus they get attack by health problems such as body pain, back pain, headache, diabetes, obesity, coronary heart disease, renal problem, brain stroke, paralysis, hypertension, stress, etc. The solution to overcome all these problems is Yoga. Yoga now became an essential part of our life. By practicing yoga daily at least for 20 minutes, 30 minutes, or 1 hr., you may keep yourself fit and energetic.

Pranayama in Yoga ( breathing exercise)

         Pranayama

 ( breathing exercise) in yoga is very important which can do for in 20 minutes or in your accordance. Yoga keeps the balance between mental and physical health. Before doing pranayama you must sit in the correct posture. You just close your eyes and chant ‘Om’ in rhythm at least for 10 times or if you can, you may chant for 21 times. By doing this you get peace of mind and concentration. There are many types of pranayamas. Out of which the three pranayamas namely Bhastrika, Kapal Bhati and Anulom Vilom are also enough to keep you fit mentally and physically.    

Bhastrika

         In Bhastrika pranayama, you inhale air with both the nostrils in medium speed and exhale it in the same way. You can do this pranayama at least for 5 to 10 minutes. This pranayama helps to increase the oxygen level in the body and you feel fresh and energetic. 

Kapal Bhati

         In Kapal Bhati pranayama, you exhale air through the nose continuously without inhaling air in between. While exhaling the air you find the movement of your stomach going in and out. This pranayama will help you to increase the immunity power and also improve the function of the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, spleen, uterus, ovary, gastric glands, etc. It also helps in reducing fats, cholesterol, and balancing the sugar level in the blood.

Anulom Vilom

         Anulom Vilom is one of the popular pranayamas. In this pranayama, you close your right side nostril by your right hand’s thumb and inhale air with left nostril. Now open the right nostril and close the left nostril by the two middle fingers of the right hand and exhale air through right nostrils. Now inhale the air through right nostrils close it by the thumb and open the left nostrils and exhale air through it. This process completes one cycle of Anulom Vilom. This pranayama you can do at least 15 minutes. This pranayama helps you to keep your nervous system healthy. The function of the brain as well as the function of all sensory organs improves and also normalizes the blood pressure. In fact, the whole body organs remain healthy.   

         Thus all these three pranayamas are very useful. This pranayama activates all the cells in our body. You will feel energetic and fresh for the whole day. You can do your work tirelessly and confidently. All negative thoughts and nervousness will remove and you will remain fit and happy. If you don’t have enough time you can do any one of the pranayamas given above, also get the same result. But you must do pranayamas regularly to get good results.

Suryanamaskar – a complete yoga

         Suryanamaskar (sun salutation) to bow in front of the sun. Suryanamaskar is one of the most important physical exercises in yoga. In ancient times, the Rishi (sage of Vedic period) used to do Suryanamaskar to pay devotion to the sun by chanting the mantras of the sun. Suryanamaskar is a full-body exercise. It includes eight asanas (physical exercise) in sequence such as (Pranamasana, Urdhva Hastasana, Phalakasana, Chaturanga Dandasana, Urdhva Mukhasana, Uttanasana, and again back to Pranamasanna). Since all these asanas motivate all the body parts such as head, eyes, neck, shoulders, arms, legs, back, waist, spine, etc. All asanas are related to spines so our body becomes flexible. We remain active forever. The regular practice of Suryanamaskar regulates breathing, improves blood circulation of the body, increase the concentration, reduce stress, reduce excess weight, and fats around the stomach. As you practice Suryanamaskar you need not do any other asanas. Thus Suryanamaskar is very beneficial to us.

The World Yoga Day 2020

       In this year the whole world is fighting against the COVID-19. So the prime minister Narendra Modi advised doing yoga at home. If all family members decide to do yoga together every member remains fit and healthy. This is today’s need to increase immunity power. If you practice yoga regularly you never get affected by any virus-like COVID-19 and you and your family stay safe. Thus the citizens of India followed the advice of prime minister Narendra Modi and performed yoga at home.

  

         Thus yoga plays a remarkable role in our life. For the beginner who wishes to do yoga learn it properly from any yoga guru(teacher) or yoga instructor. Adopt yoga and live healthy life.