SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 90

SSC CPO - 28 June 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q90

Which festival is celebrated by Christians as the birth of Jesus Christ?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e Christmas.

  • Christmas is both a deeply religious occasion marking the birth of Jesus Christ and a widely celebrated cultural festival.
  • It encompasses a range of traditions and customs that reflect the values of love, joy, and generosity.
  • Hope and Salvation: Christmas symbolizes hope, redemption, and the promise of salvation. Christians believe that Jesus's birth brought light into a world of darkness and offered a path to eternal life through his teachings and sacrifice.
  • Peace and Goodwill: The message of Christmas emphasizes peace, goodwill, and love among people. The angels’ announcement to the shepherds included the message of “peace on earth, goodwill toward men.”