Studies reveal that festive shopping, gifting norms, and short lived decorations strain forests, landfill capacity, and waste systems annually, demonstrating that the environmental impact of Christmas stems from modern consumer behaviour rather than religious tradition.
The Sri Ganganagar education department has directed government and private schools not to force students to dress as Santa Claus on Christmas. The move aims to respect cultural sensitivities and prevent pressure on children, with action promised against violators.
During a press conference held on Dhanteras (October 18, 2025) in Lucknow, Akhilesh Yadav said, "I want to give a suggestion in the name of Lord Ram. During Christmas, cities are illuminated for several months. Learn from them, why spend money on lamps and candles again and again."
If the video is keenly looked upon, a building can seen covered in colored lights which the social media users are allegedly claiming to be the Cathedral Church. However, the said building has been identified as the office of the “Divisional Railway Manager.”
The protestors carried the blood-covered Nativity scene stating “No Joy In Genocide,” across the Big Apple on their shoulders while chanting "Christmas is cancelled here."