Lights, stars and togetherness across the country.
Though Christians are a minority in India, Christmas is celebrated with great warmth across the country, bringing lights, music and a spirit of togetherness that everyone can share.
In many Indian homes and neighbourhoods, bright paper stars are hung outside doorways and balconies through December. Markets fill with decorations, cakes and sweets, and midnight mass draws large, joyful congregations.
Goa and Kerala, with their strong Christian communities, host some of the most vibrant festivities, from carol singing to beautifully lit churches. In Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata, Christmas markets and community events bring people of all faiths together.
Rich plum cakes, kulkuls and rose cookies are shared with neighbours and friends. As with festivals across India, the emphasis is on hospitality and celebrating together.
Today, sending a Merry Christmas card with a name over WhatsApp has become one of the most popular ways to share festive greetings, a modern expression of a long tradition of warmth.
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