New Delhi, December 25: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday has extended his Christmas greetings and best wishes to the people of the country.

"May this festival bring peace and harmony to your homes and hearts," he wrote on Twitter.

President Ram Nath Kovind also greeted citizens of the nation on Christmas and expressed hope that the festival would help strengthen harmony in society. Christmas Eve 2020 Wishes and HD Images: WhatsApp Stickers, Merry Christmas Messages, Happy Holidays Greetings, GIFs and Facebook Photos to Celebrate the Season of Merry.

The President asked the people to follow Christ's teachings of love compassion and charity, and commit themselves to the welfare of society and nation.

"Merry Christmas to everyone! I hope this festival nurtures peace and prosperity and helps strengthen harmony in society. Let us follow Christ's teachings of love, compassion, and charity, committing ourselves to the welfare of our society and nation," the official account of Rashtrapati Bhavan tweeted.

Christmas is celebrated every year on December 25 and marks the birth of Jesus Christ.It is commemorated by the Christian community and others across the globe by singing carols and exchanging gifts as the festival aims to spread the message of peace and prosperity.

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