Christmas is a joyful holiday celebrated by many people around the world each year on December 25th. It is a time when families and friends come together to share meals, exchange gifts, and enjoy each other’s company. Many homes are decorated with Christmas trees, lights, and ornaments, creating a warm and festive atmosphere. For Christians, Christmas also marks the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and is an important religious occasion. Overall, Christmas is a season of kindness, giving, and happiness, reminding people to care for one another and spread joy.

Happiness is like a guest. It comes into our lives for a little while, makes us smile, and then quietly leaves. We cannot keep it forever, just like we cannot hold on to a guest who must go. Rabindranath Tagore’s short story Athithi (which means "The Guest") shows us this idea in a beautiful way. In the story, a young boy named Tarapada comes to a kind family. They treat him with love, and for a while, everyone is happy. But one day, without telling anyone, Tarapada leaves. He loved being with them, but he could not stay in one place. He wanted to be free. Tarapada is like happiness. He came, brought joy, and left. The story helps us understand that we should enjoy happy moments while they are with us. But when they pass, we should not be sad. Just like a good guest, happiness will come again one day. This teaches us to be thankful for the joy we have, even if it doesn’t last forever.
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