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On Sunday, cold weather and Christmas celebration “gripped” north India. Weekend added flavour to the festival. People wearing red caps were spotted in different cities of the country. Christmas trees, colourful lights, buntings, and balloons decked up street corners, markets, and public areas as people from all religions and cultures celebrated the festival with food and music.
In the national capital Delhi, Covid concerns failed to dampen the festival spirit. Hundreds of people thronged churches across the national capital for Xmas festivities. This is the first Christmas after two years of muted celebrations in the shadow of the Covid pandemic.
The festival this year has come amid a low number of Covid cases. However, church-goers exercised caution considering the surge in Covid infections in some countries. PM Narendra Modi has also asked citizens to wear masks as the threat of the deadly virus isn’t over yet.
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Kashmiri Christmas devotees pray inside the Holy Family Catholic church on Christmas in Srinagar. (AP Photo)
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Srinagar: Muslim women participate in Christmas celebrations at the Holy Family Catholic Church, in Srinagar. (PTI Photo)
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Mumbai: A man dressed as Santa Claus on Christmas walks at Marine Drive in Mumbai. (PTI)
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Mumbai: People celebrate Christmas at Marine Drive in Mumbai. (PTI Photo)
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Shimla: Tourists visit at Ridge on the occasion of Christmas, in Shimla. (PTI Photo)
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New Delhi: People throng Connaught Place on Christmas, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
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Amritsar: Men dressed as Santa Claus distribute candies among children during Christmas celebrations, in Amritsar. (PTI Photo)
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New Delhi: A child dressed as Santa at Sacred Heart Cathedral Catholic Church on Christmas, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
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Amritsar: Men dressed as Santa Claus along with hotel staff ride on a horsecart during Christmas celebrations, in Amritsar. (PTI Photo)
