“Santa will come in the night and hide one gift under your pillow” a usual statement given by every Indian mom on Christmas. Right! Are you waiting for that gift on Christmas night, decorated Christmas tree with lights, Christmas carol? I am too waiting for all those things!

There is no better idea then to celebrate it in a different country in a different style. So what are you waiting for, plan your trip to India for celebrating Christmas in altogether different style?

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Come with me to know about the best places in India to celebrate Christmas!

Bangalore:-

IT hub, with crazy mid night mass.  “Work hard and party even harder”, they believe in doing work in morning and full party at night. Same is the environment during Christmas. Shopping  malls, streets, churches, every corner of Bangalore lit up in the vibes of Christmas.

Things to do on Christmas:

• Meet the god in: Francis Xavier’s Cathedral which is located in Cleveland town, Bangalore with mass timings at 6:00 PM
• Lip-smacking cakes: get a best taste of cake, pastries, cookies on all saint bakeries, Bangalore and Fatima bakery.
• Tap your feet: there so many clubs in Bangalore but the best are the sugar factory, skyye lounge, cloud nine and many more.
• Shopping spree: MG road, Commercial market, these are two best place for shopping. Orion and UB city are the best two malls for Christmas celebration and for hefty discounts.

Goa:-

Goa, with its extensive Catholic population, is a standout amongst other spots to have a traditional Christmas celebration in India – Indian style! Christmas carol is sung and a large number of the holy places hold Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Eve houses, roads, and commercial centers are beautifully decorated.

Things to do on Christmas:

• Fire show: Anjuna beach is worth to visit during Christmas for ultimate fire show.
• Christmas Eve party: tap your feet in rave party on Anjuna and Vagator beach, along best music and drinks.
• Cruise on Christmas Eve: Mandovi River, is best to experience the cruise ride on the festive occasion.
• Meet the god in: Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception which is located in church square, panaji with timings 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

 Mumbai:-

Another mind-blowing place to celebrate this Christmas is Mumbai. The city glows up with lights, flowered decoration, the scent of fruitcakes, makes your Christmas worth to remember. Music, enthusiasm, smiles, every corner of the city will give you the exact feel to celebrate Christmas with full ease.

Things to do on Christmas:

• Meet the god in: basilica of our lady of the mount which is located in Bandra with timings 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM (Monday to Saturday) and 10:00AM to 7:00 PM on Sunday.
• Restaurants: two best restaurants to try for Christmas dinner are indigo and lotus café at JW Marriott
• Hit the dance floor: trilogy, juhu and exo in lower parel, again most happening night party places.
• Shopping: colaba causeway and Crawford market in fort are best to do shopping.

Shimla:-

Are you imaging the white Christmas in India? If yes then, Shimla can be the correct place for you. This prominent Himachal’s goal is ideal for the individuals who need to commend the Christmas in the midst of genuine snow. One may likewise get a kick out of the chance to live in one of the log cottages that would definitely upgrade the Christmas mood. Nonetheless, ensure you book hotels ahead of time the same number of individuals during December visit Shimla.

• Meet the god in: Christ church which is located in lakkar bazaar, Shimla with timings 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

FAQ:-

1.> How do India celebrate Christmas?

ANS:- In Southern India, Christians often put small oil burning clay lamps on the flat roofs of their homes to show their neighbors that Jesus is the light of the world. Christians in Goa love to celebrate Christmas! Goa has lots of ‘western’ customs as part of their Christmas as Goa has historical connections with Portugal.

2.> Which is the best place to celebrate Christmas in India?

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