Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party observed pre-Christmas celebrations on December 18 at Nousi auditorium, Niathu Resorts, Chumukedima Dimapur, chaired by the working president Alemtemshi. A press release from NDPP media and communication committee stated that, Chingwang Konyak in his presidential address conveyed Christmas wishes to one and all. Minister for Agriculture and Co-operation G Kaito Aye brought greetings on behalf of the legislators’ organisation. Christmas message was given by Dr. Joshua Lorin, principal Oriental Theological Seminary, wherein he hoped that like the NDPP motto “Facta non Verba”, everyone live an exemplary lives as true Christians. Secretary general Abu Metha, conveyed Christmas greetings on behalf of chief minister Neiphiu Rio and his wife Kaisa Rio and family. Earlier, senior vice president H. Chuba Chang invoked God’s blessings. NDPP also wished the people of Nagaland a very blessed Christmas and a joyous New Year.