Laying aside the bitter experiences of the arm conflicts over two decades, the Christian population in Jaffna peninsula celebrated the ascendant of most reverential Christmas since the midnight on 24th December till the dawn of next day.A special Mass had been conducted by the Jaffna Arch Bishop Rev. Father Thomas Ravundranayagam at the St. Mary's Cathedral - Jaffna. The Rev. Fathers of the Cathedral and over 2500 devotees participated in this special event. The troops in the Jaffna peninsula also extended their fullest co-operation for this event providing the necessary security measures, and shifting the Curfew hours completely under the guidance of Jaffna Security Forces Commander Maj. Gen. GA Chandrasiri.This historical and ceremonial occasion was broadcast to the world by the SL. Broadcasting Cooperation and it was telecasted as a recorded program by the SL. National Rupavahini on that day. By the independent views expressed to the media by thousands of gathering, it was revealed that the public in Jaffna peninsula enjoyed a huge mental relaxation as a result of the humanitarian operations conducted by the government troops for the liberation of innocent people. The troops and the present government were highly appreciated by the Christian population in Jaffna for creating a convenient atmosphere to celebrate their grate religious ceremony in a peaceful surrounding.The Christians living in the fishing villages such as Gurunagar and Pasivur also joined the Christmas celebrations very enthusiastically decorating their homes with colorful luminous bulbs. Instead of all these things the public in the peninsular highly admire the privilege of freedom and peace that they regained as a result of the dedication of valiant troops. So they wish a peaceful life for all the countrymen in this festive season with the blessings of the Jesus Christ.