Bangladesh Christmas Day 2025

When is it Celebrated?

It is celebrated annyally on December 25.

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Purpose

To celebrate Christ's birth through local cultural lenses.

How Is It Celebrated?

Midnight masses feature Dhaka Cathedral's 200-voice choir singing carols in Bangla, banana leaf nativity scenes, and hand-pulled rickshaws decorated as sleighs. Festive foods blend cultures with Pitha (rice cakes) shaped like stars, Hilsa fish curry Christmas dinners, and date palm juice substitutes for wine.

Interfaith elements include Muslim neighbors gifting homemade cakes, Buddhist temples displaying "peace trees," and Hindu communities joining candlelight vigils.

Modern adaptations include solar-powered LED nativity displays, #ChristmasInSaree social media trends, and virtual choir collaborations.

History

Portuguese missionaries introduced Christmas in the 16th century.

Focus

Interreligious harmony and indigenous worship styles.

Activities

• Village puppet shows of the nativity
• Handicraft fairs selling jute ornaments
• School gift exchanges

Facts

• Dhaka's 300-year-old Armenian church hosts multicultural services.
• Some churches use jackfruit trees as Christmas trees.
• "Shubho Bara Din" (Merry Christmas) posters feature Bengali calligraphy.

Modern Celebrations

Upcycled sari angel costumes; climate-conscious gift wrapping.