Wednesday, December 19, 2012

India - Land of Amazing Cheerfulness and Celebrations



India is a land of festivities and Christmas is one of the most important festivals which are celebrated with great fan fare in almost all the states of India. Come December 25thand people switch into celebration mood. Excitement looms large and it is not confined to any specific region. But Christmas in Goa is quite famous in world that sets the celebration mode which continues well past New Year. This is the perfect time to visit Goa as festivities and merry making at its peak. So who stops you, just bookflights to Goa and be a part of this grand festival.


Beaches in Goa are decorated and go lively with music, parties, fun and delicious food. People from all corners of world hit lovely beaches. The streets of Goa are decorated with lights and shops offer great discounts on various categories of items. Restaurants, bars, hotels and resorts are jam packed with people and all hold parties throughout days and nights where people get together and dance till wee hours. A number of cultural events are also organized during this time of festivity that allures vast number of people from all corners of world. Celebrations at Goa do not stop with Christmas getting over but this grand celebration includes New Year Eve and culminates with the Feast of the Magi on January 6th.


On Christmas families hanging stars outside their house. These stars are carved out of wood or made from kite papers. Relatives join in for a combined dinner comprising delicious food. Christmas carols are sung and people dressed in beautiful attires visit local churches to attend midnight masses that continue till early hours in the morning. The preparations of this whole festival begin well in advance and fill the whole atmosphere with great fun and enthusiasm.


One of largest Christian community lives in Mumbai and is mostly Roman Catholics. On 24th December, Christmas night and celebration in Mumbai city is not less than anywhere else around the world. It seems that the whole city is drenched with colors of Christmas. Markets are decorated and are overflowing with Christmas goodies, souvenirs, Santa hats, decoration material, chocolates, and cakes and of course the Christmas spirit. Hotels, restaurants, shops try to overdo each other.


There are numerous churches in Mumbai where you can attend midnight masses. These churches are all renowned for their service on Christmas Eve. Different events take place simultaneously in the city allowing you to celebrate the festive season exactly as you like it. So get ready for this grand festival and book low fare flights to Mumbai to be a part of this grandest festival of world.

Another city where Christmas is celebrated with great fun and gaiety is Delhi, the capital city. Visit the heart of capital, Connaught Palace, the area is buzzing with activities during Christmas. It is decked with Christmas lights, decoration, seasonal sales and street food vendors. Get the feeling of a traditional Christmas and visit the Sacred Heart Cathedral which is decorated with bright lights and shining stars at least a week before Christmas.

So make a plan and book cheap flights to Delhi from London and enjoy the festival in Indian style. No matter at which part of the country you are , the spirit of this grand festival will surely touch you and make you feel surprised.

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