After attending the midnight mass last night, people were seen thronging the churches of different denominations in their best attire to attend the morning services.
People, particularly women and children, headed to the churches to attend Christmas celebrations in Dimapur, Mokokchung and other areas.
Exchange of greetings, merry making, visits to near and dear ones and community feasts marked the celebration across hills and valleys of Nagaland where the escalating food price could not act as the dampner.
In Naga society, Christmas has been an occasion for reunion of families, clans and villagers.
Nagaland rpt Nagaland Governor Nikhil Kumar, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, Maharastra Governor S C Jamir greeted the people on the occasion.