Kohima / Guwahati, Dec 25 (ANI): People thronged the markets in North Eastern states as they celebrated Christmas with gaiety and enthusiasm.

The festival also brought together people from different faiths to celebrate the occasion.

There was peace in Nagaland and people celebrated the birthday of Jesus Christ, with enthusiasm.

Shoppers thronged crowded markets to buy gifts and cakes.

Devotees from all faiths visited Churches to offer prayers for the festival that is about spreading the message of love and brotherhood.

“Christmas is all about spreading love. It is about loving one another. It is about having a good time with family, having a blessed time,” said Jack a local.

In Shillong, `Society for Promotion of Peace and Friendship’ marked the occasion by organizing a Family Christmas concert at the Cathedral Church.

Prominent musicians made the crowd groove to their tunes and left them in a joyous frame of mind.

Arcbishop Rev Dominic Jala sent out a message of peace and harmony during the occasion.

“This society is for the promotion of peace and friendship started in 2006 and this time we thought of bringing all Christian denomination bringing together and people of all faith should celebrate Christmas in every special way, said Rev Pius Shadap.

“In Shillong people love music and I think music is the best way to reach people. So we plan and thought that this is the best way of spreading message of thrive, peace and love,” he added.

On Christmas, the World celebrates the birthday of the messenger of peace, Jesus Christ, who sacrificed his life for the good of others.

In Northeast India, people forget all their problems and troubles and came together to celebrate the birthday of lord Jesus. (ANI)