Welcome to Christmas in India! In this book, we will explore how Christmas is celebrated in different states across India, including Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Mumbai, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Kerala, and Punjab. 

Christmas is a festival that Christians in India celebrate on December 25th, on the occasion of Jesus Christ's birth. 

Other religious people will also participate in some activities like feast gatherings, playing games, or exchanging gifts.  

                  Telangana

- People decorate their homes with lighting and stars on their buildings. 

- They visit churches and have celebrations, which include prayers, dances, singing songs, skits, and cake cutting. 

- Some families host lavish feasts, and others celebrate in simpler ways.

- Most of the people speak Telugu and Urdu.

- Christians celebrate Christmas as a religious festival.

             Andhra Pradesh

- Similar to Telangana, people decorate their homes with lighting and stars on their buildings.

- They visit churches and have celebrations, which include prayers, dances, singing songs, skits, and cutting cakes. 

- They do carol singing a week or two before Christmas and visit church families. 

- Telugu is their predominant language.

- Other communities join the celebration as well.

                    Mumbai

- Mumbai's Christian community gathers in full force to celebrate the true spirit of Christmas through midnight mass services. Churches across the city, including the renowned Mount Mary's Basilica in Bandra, hold these services. 

- They decorate streets and buildings with colorful lights and decorations.

- Different places have different kinds of celebrations. Some rich areas have big and fancy parties. 

- Vada pav, biryani, and Christmas pudding are famous dishes. 

- They speak Marathi, Hindi, and English.

- People of various faiths celebrate Christmas. 

                     Delhi

- Carol singing, Christmas plays, and gift exchanges are common.

- Markets and malls are decorated elaborately.

- Lavish and modest celebrations occur. 

- Tandoori chicken, shahi paneer, and plum cake are relished during Christmas. 

- Hindi and English are widely spoken.

- People of diverse backgrounds celebrate Christmas. 

                 Tamil Nadu

- This state celebrates Christmas with prayers, mass attendance, and communal meals. Carol singing and nativity scenes are integral to the festive spirit. 

- Homes are decorated with kolam designs made of rice flour, and Christmas trees are decorated with bells, stars, and angels.

- Traditional dishes like idiyappam (string hoppers), biryani, and Christmas sweets add a unique touch to the festival.

- Tamil is the language they spoke. 

- Christians in TN celebrate with reverence, emphasizing the spiritual significance of the birth of Jesus.