FIRST CHRISTMAS

The first recorded date of Christmas being celebrated on December 25th was in 336AD, during the time of the Roman Emperor Constantine (First Christian Roman Emperor). A few years later, Pope Julius I officially declared that the birth of Jesus Christ would be celebrated on the 25th December.

OLDEST CHURCH IN INDIA

The oldest church in India is located at Palayur in Thrissur district in Kerela and was established in 52 A.D by St. Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.

THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

Christmas is a time for festivity and merry making and more than that it is a time for contemplation of eternal things. The Christmas spirit is a spirit of giving and forgiving.

Golden Bead Christmas Day Celebration - 2014

“ASK NOT WHAT YOUR COUNTRY HAS DONE FOR YOU. ASK WHAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR YOUR COUNTRY”

Independence Day, celebrated annually on the 15^th of August is a day we got our freedom. It is a day to remember that thousands of our freedom fighters sacrificed their lives for us to achieve independence. Golden Bead integrates the learning of these important events in our country’s history and allows the children to present their learning to parents and guests. This day is especially important as it creates a strong cultural bond to our country, and the leaders who took the initiative to lead us to independence.

Golden Bead INDEPENDENCE DAY Celebration - 2014