Christmas fever grips islooites despite pandemic.

ISLAMABAD -- Christian community's celebration spirit for Christmas could not be dampen amid the second wave of COVID-19 although it has altered the way of celebrations in Pakistan too like other parts of the world.

The members of Christian community were finalizing their preparations to observe this grand occasion in befitting manner as the countdown has began for the festival to commence with only three days left.

Although most of the celebrations of this important festivity will go on digitally across the world due to the second wave of pandemic but still the Christian community was preparing for the event with following precautionary measures to remain safe from the virus.

The grand festival of Christian community will be marked through different activities ranging from official gatherings to cake cutting ceremonies at the level of small communities through obeying the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of COVID.

The main attraction of the Christmas festival included the traditions like Christmas Tree, Santa Clause, Carols and Christmas gifts which add color to the festivity.

All young and old were visiting weekly bazaars and markets of the federal capital to shop for themselves and their loved ones while youth looks more interested in decorating Christmas tree and buying Christmas cards and gifts to show their love to their family and friends.

Sarah Masih, a young girl said, 'We cannot leave our celebrations due to the pandemic as this occasion is very special for us. We will pray for the protection of the whole humanity on this special occasion'.

'On this occasion, we should follow the philosophy of Jesus Christ which is based on love, brotherhood, peace and harmony to create a peaceful society and end hatred, prejudices and extremism', she said while talking to reporter.

Aasiya, another young girl said, 'I have finalized my preparations for celebrating this years' Christmas festival with my family. This...