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| Christmas is one of the most popular festivals of India, celebrated not only by the Christians but also by the non Christians as well. Christmas is celebrated as the birthday of Jesus Christ and people, both Christians and the several non- Christians also visit the church to offer prayers to the god on the occasion. Christmas is celebrated on the 25th of December and both, the Christmas Eve and the Christmas Day are significant parts comprising of the entire festival. |
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Christmas in IndiaChristmas in India is mostly celebrated in the states of Kerala, Mumbai, and Goa to name the top ones in the order. Owing to the large number of Christian population housed here there are several churches, cathedrals and chapels that are decorated like a bride on the eve of Christmas and it turns into a big fair for the occasion, with devotees, onlookers and guests.
Christmas EveChristmas Eve falls on the 24th December. Carol singing, visiting the church for the midnight mass and preparing of the customary delicacies for the grand feast are a few of the significant aspects of the festivities to name. Yes! The grand Christmas feast is very popular here too and friends, family members and relatives are all invited for the occasion.
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On Christmas Day people dress up in their traditional best and visit the church. Offering of alms and food besides other items are also quite popular in India.
To lend a traditional Indian touch to the celebrations of Christmas, the various cities in India observe the occasion in a distinct manner. Some of the interesting features have been mentioned below for you:
- In Kerala oil lamps are lit in the homes to mark the festival of Christmas
- People exchange cards, gifts and other goodies between friends and relatives
- Christmas tree is decorated in nearly every Christian home with bells, gift boxes and numerous other things
- The concept of Santa Claus bringing gifts is also not uncommon and children wait eagerly for Santa to arrive at their doorsteps to deliver them gifts and goodies.
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