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In Pakistan, a predominantly Muslim country, Christmas Eve is a minority celebration observed by the Christian community, which constitutes roughly 1.6% of the population. The holiday is recognized and respected within the context of Pakistan's diverse religious landscape.
On Christmas Eve, Pakistani Christians often attend midnight church services known as Bara Din (the Big Day) services. The churches are beautifully decorated with lights and nativity scenes. Carol singing and the reading of Bible passages recounting the birth of Jesus Christ are central to the services.
Families prepare for Christmas with great enthusiasm; they clean and decorate their houses with festive adornments. Some people also put up Christmas trees in their homes. Special meals are prepared, including traditional Pakistani dishes as well as some adopted Western festive foods.
Gift-giving is part of the celebration, albeit more modest compared to Western standards due to economic factors. Many Christians also distribute sweets and gifts among their neighbors, regardless of their religion, fostering a sense of community and goodwill.
Charitable activities increase during this time as well; affluent Christians often donate food, clothing, and money to help the less fortunate members within their community.
While not a public holiday for all in Pakistan, Christmas Day itself is an official public holiday for Christians; thus Christmas Eve serves as an important lead-up to this sanctioned day off where celebrations continue.
