See The List of 10 countries in the world that banned Christmas

According to IBTimes UK, There are still a number of countries in this world where Christians are forbidden from celebrating the day associated with the birth of Jesus.

KCee Set to Hit the Streets of Lagos to Gift Bags of Rice and Tomato Paste to Residents (Photos)

Five Star Music's Limpopo crooner, is set to hit the streets of Lagos to give out bags of rice and sachets of tomato paste to residents in the spirit of Christmas.

Muslim youths protect Christians during Christmas service in Kaduna

More than 200 Muslim youth volunteers are part of those protecting Christians during church services to celebrate this year’s Christmas in Kaduna, says Pastor Yohanna Buru. Buru, a cleric of Christ Evangelical Church, Sabon Tasha, Kaduna South, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Kaduna.

WOW!!! Naija Celebs & Their Xmas Card: Funke Akindele, Julius Agwu, Others (Photos)

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It's Xmas and guess what Naija celebs are feeling the vibes...looks like this is the big deal now..hehe..One thing I so much adore about these our Naija celebs ehn na Copy Copy...lol....Just scroll down and see their cards...trust me they are awesome!

Catholics Reply Kumuyi: Christmas Is Good, We'll Celebrate It

The Director of Social Communications, Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Monsignor Gabriel Osu, reacting to Pastor Kumuyi's proclamation about the celebration of Christmas, said:

"I don't know what he means by saying the practice of celebrating Christmas is wrong. "Is he saying that Christ wasn't born? That he didn't come to die for us? Does he not celebrate his own birthday?

"Do Kumuyi's pastors not celebrate him? It is not everything I react to; some people just seek attention. If Kumuyi is a Christian, then he must believe in Christ."The celebration of Christmas didn't just start today; it is too public an event for anyone to say that they don't know what it is about.

If Kumuyi is condemning the commercialisation of Christmas, I can understand that. Christ came to redeem us from our lost state; this was actualised through his coming, his birth; that is why we celebrate Christmas. It is the fulfilment of God's promise.

"I saw him on the television a few days ago. He was in Akwa Ibom State and was the chief preacher during their Christmas celebration event. Kumuyi is just saying what he feels; he is not making any doctrinal statement."
On his part, the spokesperson for the Christian Association of Nigeria, Oshodi chapter, Lagos State, Pastor Barnabas Otoibhi, said that Christmas is worth celebrating. Otoibhi told Punch in a telephone interview that the origin of Christmas was not as important as its essence.

He said, "The origin of Christmas, as we know it, could be traced to Roman Emperor, Constantine. Christmas was a day for celebrating the Sun God. However, because Constantine was a Christian, the day was changed to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ.
"The tradition has continued to date and since the aim of Christmas is to celebrate Jesus since there is nothing bad in honouring Jesus. Also, the worship of the Sun God was done in Rome and not everywhere in the world, so it is not part of our history."

Check-Out How Funke Akindele, Gabriel Afolayan, Eniola Badmus, Other Celebrities plan to spend Xmas holiday!

There is always a plan for Christmas. Almost everyone has one plan or the other to wrap up the year in grand style. But oftentimes, the anxiety of the Yuletide catches us below the belt and abandons us in the creek without paddle as to what to do, where to be, who to be with, and other one million naira questions. Some of our celebrities share how they plan to spend Christmas holiday with your darling Entertainers Talkback.

No work for me during Xmas— Funke AkindeleChristmas is supposed to be celebrated at home with one's family and friends. There is going to be no work for me on that day.
Going to reston that day— Kehinde BankoleI am going to rest on that day. I will like to hang out with my family, friends. Also, I will go to the cinema to see movies on that day but I am not going to work

I will be on set—Eniola BadmusI will be working on that day, in fact, I will be on set that very day.

Celebrating Xmas at water spring— Foluke DaramolaI will be spending my Christmas holiday in Ikogosi, a water spring in Ekiti State. I choose that place because, it is very close to nature. I have also, decided to wage a war against domestic violence with my friends and colleagues in the industry. That is our own way of giving back to the society.

I am no longer taking jobs for this year—Aremu Afolayan I am seriously going to spend my Christmas with my family, I am no longer taking any job this year. I want to be be with my family for the Christmas. So, I am going to celebrate the Christmas here in Lagos with my family.

I will celebrate withGod Almighty— FunnyboneI have decided to celebrate teh Xmas with God Almighty. After the church service, I will be heading to Cool Fm station for the Praise Jamz programme. Thereafter I will spend the rest of the day with my family and friends. I just want to celebrate that with my creator.

I will be traveling— Princess ChinekeI will be traveling to New York for the Christmas. I need a place to chill out with friends and I believe that is the best place to do that. For now, I have stopped taking works for this year as I need to give myself enough rest. I hope to bounce back fully to work when I come back.

I will be on location— Ejiro OkurameOn the Xmas day, I will be working. There's no holiday for me during this Yuletide season. I have been on location in Port-Harcourt for the past two months and I will still be there till after Christmas. I wish I could return back to Lagos, before the Xmas day to celebrate the season with my family.
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