Boro Din facts for kids

Boro Din (Big Day) is what Christmas is called in Bangladesh and the neighbouring eastern Indian state of West Bengal.

History

Christianity was brought to Bangladesh in 16th century by Portuguese traders and missionaries. Christians in Bangladesh make up 0.03 percent of the population.

Celebrations

Christians in Bangladesh give gift and visiting to each other house on Christmas. Christmas is national holiday in Bangladesh.Kids received money or toy gift from adults. People greet each other with "Shubho Boro Din" (Greetings of the Great Day). In rural areas, banana trees and leaves are used for decoration ,But in cities Christmas tree,Banner and balloon are used . Special events are held in hotels and Christmas specials are shown on TV.Traditional foods include Christmas cake, pitha, and Cookies . Christians visit churches and make Christmas cakes. Churches are decorated with light and Christmas tree. Church choirs perform Bengali Christmas songs. On Christmas eve Church held Christmas feasts are called Preeti Bhoj and hymns are called Kirtan.

Christmas is also increasingly celebrated by other religions in Bangladesh. Specially in Urban areas; including visiting theme park,Zoo and museum,small Christmas kids party on restaurant and homes or with gift giving.

See also

• Christmas
• Christianity in Bangladesh
• Christmas worldwide