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Christmas cheer lit up landmarks and city centres across India and the world, from Kolkata’s vibrant Park Street and the Taj Mahal in Agra to Delhi’s historic churches and Jammu’s St Mary’s Garrison Church. Overseas celebrations spanning from St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, the levees of Louisiana, Red Square in Moscow, beaches of Lima, to Sandringham in England. Lights, carols, family, prayer and family gatherings together reflected the spirit of joy, togetherness and hope.
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Tourists visiting in large numbers at the Taj Mahal on the occasion of Christmas in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. (Photo source: PTI)
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The incoming Archbishop of Canterbury is heading the Christmas event at St.Paul’s Cathedral in London. (Photo source: AP)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending Christmas morning service at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption in New Delhi. (Photo source: PTI)
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Children blow bubbles during a Christmas dinner for the needy, conducted by labour activists in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo source: AP)
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Fireworks and bonfires brighten up the Mississippi River levee during traditional Christmas celebrations in Gramercy, Louisiana. (Photo source: AP)
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An aerial view of St Mary’s Cathedral in Ranchi. (Photo source: PTI)
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Pedestrians are seen passing by Christmas trees in Moscow. (Photo source: AP)
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Pope Leo XIV is seen delivering traditional ‘Urbi et Orbi” Christmas blessing from St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. (Photo source: AP)
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A woman taking a picture of another under snowfall at the Christmas fair in Moscow. (Photo source: AP)
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Girls wearing traditional dress and celebrating Christmas near St. Michael Monastery in central Kyiv, Ukraine.
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A polar bear mascot taking a lift break after entertaining visitors on Christmas Eve in Beijing. (Photo source: AP)
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Daniel Alvistur in Santa Claus attire, paddleboards along San Bartolo Beach in Lima, Peru. (Photo source: AP)
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People came together in large numbers to celebrate Christmas on Park Street, Kolkata. (Photo source: ANI)
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Devotees offering prayers at Holy Trinity Church in New Delhi. (Photo source: ANI)
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla seen during the Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, England. (Photo source: AP)
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A Santa-clad volunteer delivers Christmas gifts to children residing in riverside communities in Careiro da Varzea, Brazil. (Photo source: AP)
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Children cutting a cake on the occasion of the Christmas celebration function held in Patna. (Photo source: ANI)
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Girls were seen dancing at a Christmas event in St. Petersburg, Russia. (Photo source: AP)
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A child is seen running with a traditional vaca loca or crazy crow during the Christmas festivities in Ecuador. (Photo source: AP)
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