Christmas is a day away and Twitterati can't keep calm! The excitement for the holiday season began with the start of December has peaked as the festival will be celebrated with great pomp and fervour on Tuesday. Christmas majorly observed by Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25. However, over the years it has become a secular festival with people following different religions observing the day. According to The Bible, Jesus was born to Joseph and Mary in Bethlehem, Jerusalem.

Christmas followed by New Year sees a lot of celebrations and festivities around the world. The time also sees a lot of offers and discounts luring customers. Christmas markets around the world are another major attraction of the festival. People meet their family, friends, and loved ones celebrating the day. Exchange of gifts is another important part of the festival. Merry Christmas 2018! Significance, Stories and Christian Celebrations Attached to the Festival.

Check out Christmas Eve Twitter wishes here:

That was me on December 1

Me on December 24

Christmas lovers on December 24 at 12 midnight

Because it's Christmas

Seems Santas are also excited!

When you realise tomorrow is Christmas!

A night before Christmas, Christians go to church to attend Midnight Mass. People go door-to-door singing hymns and songs a day ahead of the festival.  Food is an integral part of the festival and sees various preparations across countries. While various traditions, customs and beliefs are attached to the day, the core theme of the festival remains the same everywhere. We at LatestLY wish all our readers a Merry Christmas!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 24, 2018 01:53 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).