Lent, Good Friday, Easter and Christmas are the major festivals celebrated by Christians. Lent is a 40-day period of fasting and repentance in preparation for Easter. Good Friday marks the crucification of Jesus Christ. Easter is a festival that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Christmas which is celebrated on 25th of December marks the birth of Jesus Christ 5. Celebrating Christmas in America is a huge deal. People start decorating their houses and gardens with lights, wreaths, socks, snowman, Christmas tree and many more decorations weeks before Christmas eve. Santa Claus is a fictitious character who travels on a sleigh and gives gifts to children who were good throughout the year. …show more content…
Christianity does not believe in reincarnation but it does believe in afterlife. According to Christianity, ‘Heaven’ is a place where God and the angels reside. If one goes to Heaven, one is ‘to be with Christ’ and has achieved a state of absolute bliss and fulfillment of the deepest human hankering 3. Sinners who refuse to change their ways are sent to a place called ‘Hell’ where they are punished for their misconduct. Also there is a transitional state called as ‘Purgatory’ where one undergoes purification so that one can go to heaven.
Even though Hinduism and Christianity have significantly different beliefs both of them teach people to live a righteous life and have a good moral conduct. Also, it is very important to be tolerant towards the people who have different