Christmas creates the perfect happy mood for people all over the country. It is the time for people to come together and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Be it any religion, the joys and fervour of Christmas do not stop from embracing everyone. Check out these pictures to get an idea of how is India celebrating Christmas.
Christmas creates the perfect happy mood for people all over the country. It is the time for them to come together and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Be it any religion, the joys and fervour of Christmas do not stop from embracing everyone. Check out these pictures to get an idea of how is India celebrating Christmas.
1. People celebrating Christmas 2015 in churches
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Indian Christians pay their respects at the illuminated St Marys Catholic Church in Amritsar on December 23, 2015. Despite Christians forming a little over two percent of the billion plus population in India, with Hindus comprising the majority, Christmas is celebrated with fanfare and zeal throughout the country. Image Courtesy: AFP
2. Celebrations galore for Christmas
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Indian Christian devotees watch a fireworks display marking Christmas Eve outside St. Peters Church in Allahabad on December 24, 2015. Despite Christians forming a little over 2 percent of the billion plus population in India, with Hindus comprising the majority, Christmas is celebrated with much fanfare and zeal throughout the country. Image Courtesy: AFP
3. Students pray on the eve of Christmas
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People pray at a church during Christmas celebrations in Chandigarh, India, December 25, 2015. Image Courtesy: Reuters
4. Candles are lit
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An Indian Christian devotee lights candles to mark Christmas Eve at Saint Marys Church in Siliguri on December 24, 2015. Despite Christians forming a little over 2 percent of the billion plus population in India, with Hindus comprising the majority, Christmas is celebrated with much fanfare and zeal throughout the country. Image Courtesy: AFP
5. 'Mass begins'
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People attend a Christmas Eve mass at St. Pauls Cathedral in Kolkata, India, December 24, 2015. Picture taken December 24, 2015. Image courtesy: Reuters
6. People at the feet of Baby Lord Jesus
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People attend a Christmas Eve mass at St. Pauls Cathedral in Kolkata, India, December 24, 2015. Picture taken December 24, 2015. Image courtesy: Reuters
7. Shopping begins before Christmas
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Women shop for Christmas decorations at a roadside market in Ahmedabad, India, December 23, 2015, Image Courtesy:Reuters
