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The first thing that may be associated with Christmas is snow and a tree. However, this beautiful festival is greatly enjoyed in India, though Christians form only 5- 7% of the population. Celebrate Christmas in India is quite different than any other country because of the multicultural environment where people from different states live together. Towards the end of the year, numerous cities across the United States of America step up their holiday light displays, joyful caroling, and communal goodwill. Regardless of the place you are from, the holiday atmosphere will help you to become a true inhabitant of this country.
Christmas is mainly observed in big cities of India; and in the southern and northeastern states, where the Christian population is higher. Many cities such as Goa, Mumbai, and Bengaluru come alive with great festivities, and other non-Christmas celebration enthusiasts also enjoy the functions. Starting from gift exchanging to having traditional food, Christmas feels like it has spread joy in every corner of India. Come and check out the list of 8 Christmas celebration destinations in India that make the holiday atmosphere unforgettable!
Here are the Top 8 best places to celebrate Christmas in India
1. Goa
This is a perfect beach state in India and famous for its vibrant night life, Goa is probably the best place to celebrate Christmas in India. Since the Portuguese influence and a considerable number of Catholics in the population, Christmas is a rather colorful event. Fences and roofs are painted with light and poinsettias, children sing carols even at midnight. Midnight mass helps increase congregation in churches while the festive mood helps thousands of tourists from all over the country and the world to come and witness the celebration of the holiday.
2. Shillong
Meghalaya’s capital city of Shillong has a large number of Christian residents who love the Christmas season. The streets and churches are adorned with lights and the general atmosphere is lively; the unmissable jolly atmosphere. People go to these masses in large numbers, especially at midnight, with an addition of gospel music from local bands. Both natural beauty and delicious food, as well as an enchanting Christmas atmosphere, make Shillong an excellent place for holidays.
3. Pondicherry
Pondicherry or the ‘Little France’ is a beautiful union territory famous for its beautiful buildings and an interesting history. The Christians are in large numbers; therefore, Christmas is observed with appropriate customs and merry making. The church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception and the Sacred Heart of Jesus are some of the most decorated churches that hold midnight masses that are usually well attended by the people. Have fun and celebrate the Christmas mood while sunbathing on the coast and trying delicious French dishes during the holiday.
4. Kerala
Christmas is a special festival in Kerala especially because of its rich and multicultural society. The state is very colourful during the festive occasion and churches both large and small are usually open at midnight for mass. The lively environment is enhanced by the added possibility to visit backwaters in Kerala, the beaches and the spice markets. It is, however, during Christmas that people are at their best in terms of welcoming and hosting as well as participation in the celebrations.
5. Mumbai
Another fascinating city for the celebration of Christmas is Mumbai; this is the city in India where people work and exist so actively as bees. This is especially true for the area of Bandra, which is known for many Catholics; this place is gradually turning into a place associated with Christmas. Hill Road is well illuminated and wonderfully decorated and families put up good Christmas trees on the sidewalks. The churches in all parts of the city organize happy midnight celebrations where people of any kind go to take part. This is probably the reason why Christmas can be very beautiful in Mumbai; the atmosphere is joyous and people are friendly to one another.
6. Kolkata
When it comes to celebration of Christmas, Kolkata, especially the colonial flavour, has a rather unique way of going about it. Ironically, although Christians are few in the city the city does celebrate the holiday with so much Vigor. The streets are fully illuminated and shops crowded with people who go looking for gifts and other things to take to Christmas. This is because bakers in the city sell delicious cakes and many customers prefer to buy cakes during festivals. The festive and the delicious food make the atmosphere special enough for people of Kolkata as well as for the tourists.
7. Bengaluru
Bengaluru has a very vibrant cultural background and there are many Christians hence the best place to be during Christmas. Many of the cities have beautiful church buildings and the structures of the churches and practices are architectural different in each city. Other places of worship such as the St. Patrick’s and All Saints’ Church also have festival services at this time. When it is December, various outlooks and feel of the city is dominated by festivity. The food scenario of Bengaluru also transforms during this time and all the restaurants in the city come up with some great Christmas delicacies which makes this festival a memorable one.
8. Sikkim
Most of the people in Sikkim are Hindus but there are a few Christians and they really enjoy their Christmas. This beautiful northeastern state famous for its sceneries gets joy and coziness during this holiday. December is the only month that experiences snow and frost that cover the area making the territory look like winter. There are stars and Christmas trees on the houses and the smell of roast and sweet and the sound of merry making.
Conclusion:
Christmas celebration in India is the best example of tradition and culture along with happiness as the festive mood arrives with the holidays. All the eight places whether it is the colorful celebrations of Goa, the music and dance of Shillong or the classic colonial city of Kolkata – all have a spirit of the season. The people are hospitable, the interior is well done, and people feel like they are in one big family during the festive season across the country.
This is a story of how in a nation of many colors, the spirit of Christmas is the same regardless of religion, profession or race. I thus wish to hold the view that regardless of your position, a resident or a tourist, it will always be memorable to visit these wonderful places during the festive season. Therefore, when the next comes for you to travel to India during the Christmas holidays, do not hesitate and do not be afraid of cold weather, pack your bags and celebrate Christmas in India.
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